Evolution of Editors: From Origins to Challenges

This chapter traces the evolution of an editor project from its prototype phase using Ace editor to a mission of creating a performant editor in C or C++. It explores the challenges of integrating MPM packages and creating a hackable editor like modern Emacs in the worlds of Node and browser technologies. The speakers delve into the process of merging Node.js ecosystem with Chrome's event loop and reflect on the determination required to overcome obstacles and achieve stability in the tool.