I really like Replit too! A few months ago, I tried building a small project, a doc tracking platform to track PDF metrics like views, emails, and downloads after you send them out. But Replit struggled a bit with the more complex parts, and I couldn't finish the prototype.
I tested a bunch of other tools after that, and for now, I’ve stuck with Lovable. It feels much better at actually implementing slightly more complicated stuff.
This is fascinating - thanks for this! When you say 'Basic coding knowledge is your friend here', do you mean to verify what Replit is doing, or because you need to fix it? I'm a product designer starting to go down this road and am trying to figure out how much code to learn with these tools or if they'll get production ready enough to not need more - I'm usually working with devs too. I am curious how it will evolve to incorporate design systems as well.
That’s a good question, but I don’t have a solid answer yet. Replit aims to be ‘production-ready,’ but for now, I find it most useful for creating single-tool apps and prototypes.
After spending a few hours with Replit, I’m certain of one thing: it’s a great ‘starter pack’ if you have an idea and some coding skills.
It can provide a foundation for your app with initial features, which you can then push to GitHub and continue developing in Cursor. However, even with Cursor’s ‘agent’ AI, it’s still far from perfect—you’ll need to have some coding knowledge. And when it comes to preparing an app for production, setting up a server, and other essential tasks, you’ll still need to handle those parts manually.
I really like Replit too! A few months ago, I tried building a small project, a doc tracking platform to track PDF metrics like views, emails, and downloads after you send them out. But Replit struggled a bit with the more complex parts, and I couldn't finish the prototype.
I tested a bunch of other tools after that, and for now, I’ve stuck with Lovable. It feels much better at actually implementing slightly more complicated stuff.
Replit is very cool. Having a domain gives you power to develop really fast in public! I also like Cursor - more flexibility!
This is fascinating - thanks for this! When you say 'Basic coding knowledge is your friend here', do you mean to verify what Replit is doing, or because you need to fix it? I'm a product designer starting to go down this road and am trying to figure out how much code to learn with these tools or if they'll get production ready enough to not need more - I'm usually working with devs too. I am curious how it will evolve to incorporate design systems as well.
“Your brain, still the most important tool” made me lol. Couldn’t agree more. People somehow seem to forget this amidst the hype!
Thnaks :D But TBH - it is true!
Is Replit enough for production-grade app or it’s rather a toy for prototyping?
That’s a good question, but I don’t have a solid answer yet. Replit aims to be ‘production-ready,’ but for now, I find it most useful for creating single-tool apps and prototypes.
After spending a few hours with Replit, I’m certain of one thing: it’s a great ‘starter pack’ if you have an idea and some coding skills.
It can provide a foundation for your app with initial features, which you can then push to GitHub and continue developing in Cursor. However, even with Cursor’s ‘agent’ AI, it’s still far from perfect—you’ll need to have some coding knowledge. And when it comes to preparing an app for production, setting up a server, and other essential tasks, you’ll still need to handle those parts manually.