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bolt.new

Bolt.new is a vibe coding platform designed to help users build full stack web applications quickly and easily through conversational prompts. It leverages AI to generate front end components, back end components, database schemas and deployment scripts all without writing manual code.

The platform allows you to deploy your code automatically to Netlify and lets you send code to Github for deployment on your own cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) should you wish to do so.

Features broken down

  1. Conversational app building:
    • Describe your app in natural language.
    • Bolt.new generates the corresponding code structure and components.
  2. Full stack generation:
    • Front end: React components styled with Tailwind CSS.
    • Back end: Node.js/Express endpoints or serverless functions.
    • Database: Auto-generated schemas for SQL or NoSQL databases.
    • Deployment: One-click deployment to Vercel, Netlify, or AWS.
  3. Rapid prototyping:
    • Iterate on features by updating prompts.
    • Live previews allow immediate visual feedback.
  4. Integration capabilities:
    • Connect with third-party APIs (Stripe, Twilio, SendGrid).
    • Authentication flows (OAuth, JWT-based sessions).
    • Webhooks and real-time data through WebSockets.
  5. Customisation and Extensibility:
    • Edit generated code within the platform.
    • Export to local projects for advanced modifications.
    • Plugin support for custom tools and components.
  6. Collaboration:
    • Shareable project links for team feedback.
    • Role-based access controls for developers, designers, and stakeholders.
    • Built-in versioning to track prompt changes and code revisions.
  7. Deployment and hosting:
    • Automated CI/CD pipelines.
    • Environment variable management.
    • Preview URLs for pull-request style reviews.

What could you use it for?

  • MVP development:
    • Launch minimum viable products in hours instead of weeks.
  • Hackathons and prototypes:
    • Focus on idea validation, not boilerplate.
  • Internal tools:
    • Empower business teams to build custom dashboards and utilities without engineering resources.
  • Educational projects:
    • Teach full-stack development concepts through interactive, AI-guided exercises.

Getting Started:

  1. Sign up at https://bolt.new and create a new project.
  2. Describe your applicationā€™s data model and user interface in plain English.
  3. Review and refine the generated preview.
  4. Integrate APIs or adjust business logic via the code editor.
  5. Deploy with a single click and share with your audience.

Conclusion

Bolt.new is an AI-powered platform for rapidly building full stack web applications through conversational prompts. Perfect for MVPs, prototypes, internal tools, and educational projects, it eliminates manual coding while offering one click deployment and extensive integration capabilities.