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A color scheme for focusing Monokai Pro is a color scheme, user interface theme and icon pack for code editors. It has been designed with beautiful functionality in mind. Carefully selected shades of color are the foundation of an uncompromising, non-distractive user interface.

https://monokai.pro/

First time seeing a paid text editor color theme

what is monokai and why is it the name of text editor themes

https://www.perplexity.ai/search/what-is-monokai-and-why-is-it-l3Vf.ETxSEGfUCGcPtfecw

Monokai is a popular color scheme for text editors, originally created by Dutch designer Wimer Hazenberg in 2006. The name "Monokai" was derived from Hazenberg's internet alias and does not have a specific meaning; it was chosen simply because it "felt right" to him[1][4]. ## **Origins and Development** The Monokai theme was developed out of frustration with existing text editor themes that lacked inspiration. Hazenberg aimed to design a color scheme that emphasized readability and aesthetics, utilizing a dark background complemented by vibrant colors for different coding elements. For instance, he used a pink for keywords and a vanilla yellow for strings, creating a visually appealing contrast that helped highlight code structure while minimizing distractions from less critical elements like comments[1][3]. ## **Impact on the Coding Community** Monokai quickly gained popularity after being shared on TextMate’s wiki, resonating with developers who sought a fresh alternative to the standard themes available at the time. Its adoption surged when it became the default theme for Sublime Text, a widely used code editor known for its sleek design and speed[1][4]. This association cemented Monokai's status as a go-to choice for syntax highlighting across various code editors, leading to countless adaptations and remixes of the original theme[2][4]. ## **Cultural Significance** The Monokai color scheme has transcended the coding community, appearing in popular media such as the TV shows *Silicon Valley* and *Mr. Robot*, where its distinctive colors contribute to authentic representations of developer environments[1]. Its aesthetic appeal has also influenced artists and designers outside of software development, showcasing its versatility beyond coding applications[1][4]. In summary, Monokai represents not just a color scheme but a significant cultural artifact within the programming community, reflecting a blend of functionality and artistic expression that continues to inspire developers worldwide. Citations: [1]

https://monokai.pro/history

[2]

https://darekkay.com/blog/monokai-theme-intellij/

[3]

https://graphicdesign.stackexchange.com/questions/64979/who-designed-monokai-color-scheme

[4]

https://monokai.pro

[5]

https://packagecontrol.io/packages/Theme%20-%20Monokai%20Pro

[6]

https://stackoverflow.com/questions/34587121/who-designed-monokai-color-scheme

[7]

https://github.com/gerardroche/sublime-monokai-free

[8]

https://monokai.com

[9]

https://github.com/dcasella/monokai-plusplus

I want to build a hackathon idea brainstormer

Build a business that sells ideas!

Curation as a Service Billion Dollar Startup Ideas Problem: When you don’t know what you don’t know, it’s difficult if not impossible to know how to start learning and/or what to learn. Solution: My cousin always jokes about the “University of YouTube” — the place where every piece of information you could ever want to know exists. However, the problem with this University is that it has no course catalogue. With a wealth of information online, this business would make a bet that the next generation of educators will not be lecturers, but master curators. Those who are able to comb through thousands of untagged videos, PowerPoints, and websites to create a syllabus of new value and content are the educators and learners that would thrive. This business would provide a search engine where you can search for a topic you’d like to learn (i.e. “Venture Capital Level 1/2/or 3”, “Creating a Private Equity Fund”, “Marketing 101”, and more) in addition to a platform for users to create their own curation categories. Given the rise in remote learning, I truly believe that the future of learning won’t necessarily be hinged on what school you went to or who instructed you, but instead based on what you know and your ability to effectively apply these skills on a day-to-day or case-by-case basis. One individual who’s bullish on this phenomenon is Chris Cantino who argues that Newsletters will become a marketplace through 5 features, (1) Native carts/checkouts, (2) Curation as a service, (3) Superapps/Mini-Programs, (4)Last mile democratized for indie curators/affiliates, and (5) Vertical value adds. The cause of this trend? Retailers searching for niche micro-communities.

https://www.billiondollarstartupideas.com/ideas/curation-as-a-service

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