In this post I try out Zed on Windows to see if it can replace my VS Code usages for quick edits of .NET projects and writing Markdown documents

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Zed editor on Windows offers impressive speed and smoothness compared to VS Code, with adequate support for .NET development through the OmniSharp extension. However, it falls short for Markdown editing, lacking key features like keyboard shortcuts for formatting, code folding, IntelliSense for links, and synchronized preview scrolling. While .NET editing works well (except for Razor files), the missing Markdown conveniences and intrusive autocomplete suggestions make it not yet ready to replace VS Code for writing documentation. The author remains optimistic about future improvements given Zed's rapid development pace.

Trying out the Zed editor on Windows for .NET and Markdown

<p>I don’t understand people using other than Visual Studio or Jetbrains Rider for .NET Development?
I’m saying this but I once tried .NET development with helix… yeah no more</p>


<p>For .NET apps, i personally use VSCode, but it lacks of preview features while developing desktop app. But for speed, it outstanding, less ram usage.</p>
