StackBlitz has launched a new tool – Bolt.new, which seamlessly integrates artificial intelligence and WebContainers technology to create a powerful development platform, making it easy for you to build full-stack applications.
The core concept of Bolt.new is to minimize the complexity of full-stack development, allowing developers to focus on the realization of their ideas. Through the browser, you can easily complete the entire process from coding to application deployment, as if the entire development cycle has been condensed into a single webpage.
The innovative workflow of this platform is straightforward: prompt, run, edit, deploy. Developers only need to input simple commands, and AI can quickly generate corresponding code or project frameworks. The real-time running feature allows you to see the code effects immediately, and the one-click deployment simplifies the tedious server configuration process to the extreme.
The strength of Bolt.new lies in its underlying technology – WebContainers. This miniature operating system can run a complete development environment in the browser, supporting modern development tools like npm, Vite, and Next.js. It not only starts quickly but also allows for instant online sharing, significantly improving development efficiency. According to tests, its build speed is 20% faster than traditional environments, and package installation speed is over five times faster than yarn and npm.
The AI-driven automatic error detection and repair mechanism is another highlight of Bolt.new. When there is an issue with the code, AI can intelligently identify and automatically fix it upon authorization, greatly simplifying the debugging process. This means developers can bid farewell to tedious configuration debugging and focus more on creative implementation.
It's worth noting that Bolt.new is completely free for all users. It not only supports integration with database tools like Supabase but also enables seamless production environment deployment. Additionally, its application range is extremely broad, from task management apps to personal blogs, to presentation slides and animation video production, all can be easily handled.
The application of WebContainers technology allows Node.js to run natively in the browser, providing developers with unprecedented security and flexibility. The addition of real-time collaboration and offline work functions further elevates the development experience.
Project link: https://github.com/stackblitz/bolt.new
