Zed

Zed is a modern, collaborative code editor designed to provide a fast and efficient coding experience. It is built with performance and collaboration in mind, making it a great choice for developers working in teams.

Key Features of Zed

Collaborative Editing: Supports real-time collaborative editing, allowing multiple users to work on the same file simultaneously.
High Performance: Optimized for speed and efficiency, providing a smooth editing experience.
Syntax Highlighting: Offers syntax highlighting for a wide range of programming languages.
Integrated Terminal: Includes an integrated terminal for running commands directly within the editor.
Extensible: Can be extended with plugins and extensions to add additional functionality.
Cross-Platform: Available on multiple platforms, including macOS, Windows, and Linux.

Common Commands

Ctrl + S: Save the current document.
Ctrl + Q: Quit Zed.
Ctrl + X: Cut the selected text.
Ctrl + C: Copy the selected text.
Ctrl + V: Paste the copied text.
Ctrl + F: Find a string.
Ctrl + H: Replace a string.
Ctrl + N: Open a new document.

Example Usage

To open a file with Zed, use the following command in the terminal:

zed filename.txt

This will open filename.txt in the Zed editor. You can then use the commands mentioned above to edit the file.

Configuration

Zed can be configured using the settings.json file. Here is an example configuration:

{
    "editor.fontSize": 14,
    "editor.tabSize": 4,
    "editor.insertSpaces": true,
    "files.autoSave": "onFocusChange",
    "workbench.colorTheme": "Zed Dark"
}

This configuration sets the font size to 14, tab size to 4 spaces, inserts spaces instead of tabs, enables auto-save on focus change, and sets the color theme to "Zed Dark".

Zed is a powerful and flexible code editor that can be tailored to meet the needs of both beginners and experienced developers. Its extensive customization options and wide range of features make it a valuable tool for coding and development.

Last modified: 16 December 2024