

#105 Nathan Sobo's Pursuit of the Ultimate Code Editor
Oct 13, 2024
Nathan Sobo, co-founder of Zed and a former contributor to Atom and Electron, shares his journey in crafting a revolutionary code editor. He delves into the challenges of collaborative editing and the role of CRDTs, revealing how unique identifiers are essential for effective data structures. Discussions also touch on the innovative GPUI framework for enhanced GPU performance, and the impact of AI on coding practices. Sobo sheds light on balancing traditional development methods with AI capabilities, aiming to transform the developer experience.
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Intro
00:00 • 6min
The Journey of Atom: From Concept to Creation
05:44 • 8min
Collaborative Editing Challenges
13:42 • 16min
The Evolution of Collaborative Editing
29:33 • 21min
Code Editor Architecture: CRDTs and Rust
50:08 • 6min
Developing the GPUI Framework
55:38 • 11min
AI-Driven Code Editing Revolution
01:06:43 • 16min