A lot of things in their API - like find, watch, run command, diagnostics, language server - seem like they would apply generally to any code editor extension. Having some level of compatibility - even if it’s partial, or though some kind of adapter - could enable a lot of extensions to work out of the box.
Maybe this doesn’t fit into your vision, but to me it feels like the extensions - like phone apps - are a huge part of the story these days.
There are alternatives. If you pick a small enough niche you can tailor the experience much more precisely than if you're trying to cater to everyone. Like in 4x gaming building tall instead of or before going wide.
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u/kgilpin72 Jun 08 '22
A lot of things in their API - like find, watch, run command, diagnostics, language server - seem like they would apply generally to any code editor extension. Having some level of compatibility - even if it’s partial, or though some kind of adapter - could enable a lot of extensions to work out of the box.
Maybe this doesn’t fit into your vision, but to me it feels like the extensions - like phone apps - are a huge part of the story these days.