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Conrad Irwin

Seasoned developer with expertise in performance optimization and building high-performance software. Previously worked on Superhuman, a fast email client, and currently works on Zed, a next-generation text editor.

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Oct 17, 2024 • 1h 3min

Zed with Conrad Irwin

Conrad Irwin, a seasoned developer known for his work on Superhuman, discusses his journey with Zed, a cutting-edge text editor built from scratch. He delves into the innovative use of Rust and GPU rendering, pushing the boundaries of performance. Interesting topics include enhancing type safety with custom smart pointers, the implementation of async solutions for seamless GPU interfaces, and integrating WebAssembly with Tree Sitter for improved coding capabilities. Conrad also emphasizes the importance of community in collaborative coding and overcoming challenges in large file editing.