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Fig develops terminal app MVP in two weeks using Repl.it

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Fig, a startup developing a tool to enhance terminal workflows with visual applications, successfully built its initial Minimum Viable Product (MVP) in just two weeks. The company leveraged the Repl.it development platform for its rapid deployment capabilities, version control integration, and multiplayer features. While Repl.it was instrumental in their early stages, Fig eventually transitioned to Heroku and AWS as they scaled and encountered platform limitations. AI

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Fig develops terminal app MVP in two weeks using Repl.it

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  1. Replit blog TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    How Fig Shipped an MVP in Two Weeks During YC

    My name is Brendan Falk. I am one of the co-founders of Fig (YC S20). Fig adds visual apps and shortcuts to your Terminal. We make it easy for developers to build visual apps that streamline terminal workflows. We then let developers share apps with their team and the community. …

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