No Priors: Artificial Intelligence | Technology | Startups Bolt’s Eric Simons on Enabling Everyone to Generate Websites with AI
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Dec 5, 2024 
Eric Simons, co-founder and CEO of StackBlitz, shares the journey behind the explosive success of Bolt.new, an AI tool for creating full-stack web applications directly in browsers. He discusses how Bolt empowers non-technical users and fosters a vibrant community around web development. Eric also highlights the evolution of no-code tools and their impact on developers. Amid the tech talk, he provides amusing anecdotes from his unconventional path in Silicon Valley and balances his entrepreneurial life with personal challenges, including training for an Ironman.
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Bolt's Rapid Growth
- Bolt.new lets users create full-stack web apps in their browser using AI prompts.
- It has seen explosive growth since launch, challenging traditional site builders.
Bolt's WebAssembly Advantage
- Bolt uses WebAssembly to run dev environments in-browser, allowing for complex applications.
- This offers speed, cost savings, and flexibility compared to server-based code generation tools.
Open Source and Community
- Open-sourcing system prompts and code fosters community engagement and rapid product iteration.
- Focus on building a cohesive product experience, not just relying on proprietary prompts.