We focus on supporting IDEs like JetBrains because they are highly extensible, unlike VS Code, which is less flexible.

I feel like I would be stuck in a comfort zone if I only used Emacs and didn't explore other editors like NeoVim.

The learning curve of editors like Vim or Emacs encourages programmers to master their tools, which can lead to greater efficiency in coding.

Using an efficient text editor like Emacs can bring a sense of freedom and joy in programming, allowing for faster editing and navigation.

We're open sourcing GitHub Copilot in VS Code, integrating AI-powered capabilities directly into the core of VS Code.

Our early development involved building a custom code editor from scratch, which we quickly transitioned to using in our daily work.

We chose to build an editor instead of a browser extension for our product, which was a non-obvious decision at the time but aligned with our vision for a more radical future in coding. In the future, programming will look very different, requiring a control UI to adapt to new models.

Claude Code can be run in any terminal, including iTerm2 and VS Code, enhancing its functionality by providing a more powerful coding experience within IDEs.

Building a tool like GitHub Copilot required significant changes to the editor, which was organizationally challenging.