The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Zed's secret sauce (Friends)
Mar 1, 2024
Nathan Sobo, a renowned software engineer and creator of the Zed text editor, shares insights into its evolution into an open-source platform. He discusses Zed’s unique collaborative channels that enhance coding experiences in real-time. The conversation dives into balancing community feedback with business goals, especially concerning Linux support and extensibility through Z extensions. They also explore the complexities of open-source licensing, emphasizing the need for user engagement and continuous improvement. Humor and anecdotes keep the discussion lively!
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Zed's Business Model
- Zed's current business model focuses on adoption and community growth.
- They plan to monetize through features like an improved code generation experience using LLMs.
Zed's Channels Feature
- Zed's channels feature enables real-time collaborative coding and project sharing.
- This aims to simplify code discussions and make it easier than screen sharing.
Live Collaboration Demo
- Nathan demonstrated Zed's real-time collaboration by sharing his project in a channel.
- Adam and Jared joined the channel and observed Nathan's code and cursor movements.
