Is Zed IDE the Next Gen Code Editor It Claims to Be?
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In this video, GosuCoder reviews the new Zed IDE, claiming it to be a potential “next generation code editor” designed for high-performance collaboration with humans and AI. After switching to Linux for a day, the reviewer shares his experience using Zed for full-stack development. He highlights Zed’s features such as fast file navigation, effective search capabilities, and an impressive project diagnostics view. The collaboration tools were mentioned but not utilized much, and the reviewer encountered some issues with code diagnostics.
Zed’s hotkeys and interface are found to be familiar for users who have experience with VS Code. The video also discusses the IDE’s AI features, including a 14-day free trial for AI assisted coding. The review offers insights on pricing, performance, and areas where Zed could improve, particularly in debugging features. Ultimately, the reviewer expresses cautious optimism about Zed’s potential to challenge VS Code in the coding landscape.