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Date Published
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Laura Schaffer
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572
Language
English
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None

Summary

Twilio has announced a new feature called Quick Deploy, now in beta, which allows users to launch Twilio apps without writing any code. This feature is part of the Twilio CodeExchange and provides a searchable directory of customizable code samples to help developers rapidly prototype. With Quick Deploy, users can select an app from a list of supported apps, fill out some form fields or get a phone number to customize their app, and then click "deploy" to launch an instantly working Twilio app. The feature is currently available for several Twilio products, including SMS, Voice, Video, Email, and Verify, allowing users to experiment with what's possible with Twilio even if they have limited coding expertise. Once deployed, users can customize their app in a code editor by clicking the "Edit this Code" button, making it easier for developers of all skill levels to edit working code. The goal of Quick Deploy is to enable anyone who wants to build the future of communications to do so quickly and easily, with plans to support popular full-fledged use cases in the future.