Zed: A High-Performance Multi-Player Collaborative Code Editor for Rust

General Introduction

Zed is a high-performance, multi-user collaborative code editor developed by the creators of Atom and Tree-sitter.Zed is written in the Rust language and is designed to provide a fast and fluid coding experience. Its key features include support for real-time multiplayer collaboration, cross-platform compatibility (macOS and Linux are currently supported), and a rich set of extensions.Zed's goal is to enable developers to code at the speed of thought, improving productivity and the collaboration experience.

Function List

• High-performance editing: Zed is written in the Rust language for a fast and fluid editing experience.
• Multiplayer Collaboration: Supports real-time collaboration among multiple people for easy team development.
• Cross-platform support: MacOS and Linux platforms are currently supported, with Windows and Web support coming in the future.
• Rich Extended Functionality: Supports a variety of extensions to meet different development needs.
• open source project: Zed is an open source project with code hosted on GitHub and community contributions are welcome.

Using Help

Installation process

1. macOS Installation::
   • Download the Zed installation package directly and run the installer.
   • Or install it via Homebrew:brew install zed
2. Linux Installation::
   • Download the Zed installation package directly and run the installer.
   • Or install it via a package manager (e.g. apt, yum, etc.).

Guidelines for use

1. Start Zed.::
   • Once the installation is complete, open the Zed application.
2. Create or open a project::
   • Select "New Project" or "Open Project" in the main interface.
3. Multiplayer Collaboration::
   • Invite team members to join the project and collaborate on editing code in real time.
4. Extension Management::
   • Install and manage the required extensions through the Extension Manager to enhance the editor functionality.
5. (computer) shortcut key::
   • Familiarize yourself with and use the shortcuts provided by Zed to improve coding efficiency.

Functional operation flow

1. code editor::
   • After opening the file, code directly in the editor.
   • Supports syntax highlighting, auto-completion, etc.
2. version control::
   • Integrated Git version control for easy code commits, pushes and merges.
3. adjust components during testing::
   • Supports debugging functions for multiple programming languages, setting breakpoints, viewing variables, etc.
4. terminal integration::
   • Built-in terminal to facilitate running commands directly in the editor.