The podcast discusses the progress of the Zed text editor, focusing on its move to open source, collaboration features, extensibility, and upcoming release on Linux. The hosts tease a secret sauce mix for success, delve into Kaizen in software development, Z channels for code collaboration, AI adoption strategies, and challenges of open source licensing. They also explore user experience enhancements, multi-cursor features, and tease future episode content.
Zed text editor emphasizes collaboration and extensibility for enhanced user experience.
Tail Scale simplifies device and service connection across multiple platforms for remote desktop functionality.
Podcast highlights the importance of Kaizen for continuous improvement in operational philosophy and content creation.
Deep dives
Tail Scale: easy device connection and remote desktops
Tail Scale simplifies device and service connection across various platforms, enabling remote desktop functionality seamlessly. The tool runs on Linux, Mac, iOS, Android, and Windows, making it versatile for different environments. Users can efficiently SSH into various devices like Plex server or Pi hole with ease.
Positive growth in business and podcast network
The podcast discusses positive developments in business, focusing on brand sponsorships and community value. The network witnessed growth with shows like Friends and Change Log News, garnering millions of listens. Initiatives like Ship It with Justin and Autumn show promise, highlighting ongoing improvement efforts.
Kaizen philosophy for continuous improvement
The concept of Kaizen, emphasizing continuous improvement, is a core component of the podcast's operational philosophy. The hosts discuss how regular Kaizen episodes review and enhance podcast episodes, infrastructure, and collaboration methods. Kaizen serves as a guiding principle to prioritize progress over perfection.
Future plans for Zad editor and features
The conversation delves into the extensive roadmap for Zad, including enhancing extensibility and support for WebAssembly-based extensions. Plans to introduce language model integration and shared memory access for extensions demonstrate a focus on empowering users with customization and seamless integration.
Software Licensing Strategy
Different sections of the product have been strategically licensed with different open source licenses to allow for more flexibility in usage and potential commercialization in the future. The UI framework is licensed under Apache 2.0 for permissiveness, while the core code is under GPL to ensure any improvements benefit the entire community and prevent forking. The approach aims for increased GPU app development, hinting at potential monetization strategies while maintaining openness.
Community Engagement and AI Exploration
The podcast episode delves into community responses post-open-sourcing the product, revealing a significant increase in user engagement and positive feedback. The podcast discusses the process of handling contributions, highlighting the importance of merging community pull requests and fostering collaboration. Additionally, a focus on AI integration, including discussing OpenAI's API turning into a standard, and potential future developments in AI-assisted coding are explored, hinting at plans for enhanced collaboration and innovation.
The Zed text editor has come a long way since Nathan Sobo came on the show last year to tell us about this follow-up to Atom. Zed is open source now, has the underpinnings of collaboration built in, is beginning its journey toward full extensibility, is coming to Linux soon & shows serious promise if Nathan’s team can mix their secret sauce just right.
Changelog++ members get a bonus 47 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today!
Sponsors:
Tailscale – Adam loves Tailscale! Tailscale is programmable networking software that’s private and secure by default. It’s the easiest way to connect devices and services to each other, wherever they are. Secure, remote access to production, databases, servers, kubernetes, and more. Try Tailscale for free for up to 100 devices and 3 users at changelog.com/tailscale, no credit card required.
Sentry – Launch week! New features and products all week long (so get comfy)! Tune in to Sentry’s YouTube and Discord daily at 9am PT to hear the latest scoop. Too busy? No problem - enter your email address to receive all the announcements (and win swag along the way). Use the code CHANGELOG when you sign up to get $100 OFF the team plan.
Factor – 50% off Factor ready-made meals! Pick your ready-made meals, choose from 35+ fresh, never-frozen meals and 55+ add-ons, every week. Gourmet chefs prepare your meals, so you can enjoy more of your time to focus! Heat, eat & enjoy — No prep. No mess. Factor meals arrive ready to heat and eat in 2 minutes. Learn more at factormeals.com/changelog50