StackBlitz July 2021 Update

In July 2021, StackBlitz introduced several updates and features, significantly enhancing the developer experience with WebContainers. Notably, the platform launched alpha support for Node.js ES Modules (ESM), allowing native import and export functionality in JavaScript without the need for transpilation, thus broadening support for modern JavaScript tools. Additionally, esbuild-based toolchains such as Vite and Snowpack also received alpha support. The update introduced title-based project identification to improve project management and navigation, along with a "go-to definition" feature for easier codebase navigation. Other improvements included enhanced auto-import functionality, support for mdx files, and various bug fixes. Looking ahead, StackBlitz plans to stabilize ESM and esbuild support, introduce new starter projects, and continue improving the overall developer experience while working towards the release of StackBlitz v2 by the end of the year.