  The Random First Order Transition (RFOT) theory started with the pioneering
work of Kirkpatrick, Thirumalai and Wolynes. It leverages the methods and
advances of the theory of disordered systems. It fares remarkably well at
reproducing the salient experimental facts of super-cooled liquids. Yet, direct
and indisputable experimental validations are missing. In this short survey, we
will review recent investigations that broadly support all static aspects of
RFOT, but also those for which the standard dynamical extension of the theory
appears to be struggling, in particular in relation with facilitation effects.
We discuss possible solutions and open issues.
