One year after transitioning from a private alpha to an open-source project, Atom has experienced significant growth and improvement, fueled by an expanding base of contributors and users. The software's development has accelerated, overcoming major technical challenges, enhancing its performance and stability, and making daily strides in its capabilities. The collaborative efforts of developers worldwide have brought Atom closer to reaching its first major milestone, with the release of Atom 1.0 anticipated in the coming month. This milestone marks a vibrant year of progress and promises further advancements as the Atom community continues to expand.