948: Zed is Ready For Primetime

In this episode of Syntax, Wes Bos and Scott Talensky discuss Zed, a new text editor built in Rust, highlighting its speed, appealing user interface, and various features. They cover the extension marketplace, Git UI, problem diagnostics, and real-time collaboration capabilities, comparing them to VS Code. They also touch on AI integration, including inline hints and chat panels, and share personal experiences using Zed, noting its performance benefits and aesthetic appeal. The hosts wrap up with sick picks, recommending Syntax keycaps and a Zojirushi water boiler, and briefly discuss stainless steel versus carbon steel pans.