Repl.it

What do you like best?

Repl.it is a smooth user friendly program. The organized interface makes it easy to save programs, stay organized, and share work. The program has no shortage of languages to learn/practice/write with. Coding is a perishable skill so, the challenges that vary in difficulty and are very helpful to keep sharp. I also enjoy the blog to keep up with relative issues/topics in the programming field.

What do you dislike?

I often experience connection issues with the site. It was suggested to use Chrome, but that is where I experience most of the issues. However, Repl works fine with Safari the majority of the time. Would like the be greeted with a more descriptive screen as to what the issue is, instead of just a big "404" message. Even though I sometimes experience issues, customer support chat has been quick and painless in my experience.

Recommendations to others considering the product:

Use the community! Take a shot at a challenge or two every day.

What problems are you solving with the product? What benefits have you realized?

It's a great resource to learn and share with. Crowdsourcing questions within the community when you get stuck has been super helpful. Repl is also beneficial because it quickly and effectively points out any discrepancies when you encounter 'undefined' code. I also really enjoy the interaction with others at any time of day or night.