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Zas Editor (zeditor.app)

646 points by sodality2 · 1620 days ago · 340 comments on HN

Article summary

The article about Zas Editor, a new code editor, could not be fetched, but comments reveal it currently supports Go and Rust. The editor's developers are working on adding plugin support and potentially other languages like Python. The editor has a native macOS experience, with its text-storage and syntax highlighting written in Rust and UI in Swift. The developers are open to feedback and considering adding features like Vim keybindings and support for other languages.

Main themes

  • Zas Editor features
  • Language support
  • Plugin ecosystem
  • Native macOS experience
  • Rust and Swift usage
  • Cross-platform potential
  • User feedback and feature requests

What commenters say

  • The lack of support for languages like Python is a significant drawback for some potential users.
  • Adding a plugin ecosystem and support for more languages could make the editor more appealing.
  • The use of Rust for the editor's backend and Swift for the UI is a good choice for creating a native macOS experience.
  • Some commenters question the choice of using Rust when the editor is currently macOS-only, suggesting it might add unnecessary complexity.
  • Others argue that using Rust allows for leveraging its libraries and ecosystem, and that integrating Rust code with Swift is straightforward.
  • The editor's developers are considering adding features like Vim keybindings and support for other languages based on user feedback.
  • Some users are interested in the editor but would like to see support for their preferred languages before adopting it.
  • The editor's potential for cross-platform support is also a topic of discussion, with some arguing it could be beneficial and others seeing it as unnecessary.