Hidden Gems: Part 1 - Team Edition
Blog post from Zed
Zed's extensive and evolving features make it challenging to keep track of all updates, especially with around 900 pull requests merged monthly. The series highlights lesser-known functionalities and workflows within Zed aimed at enhancing user efficiency. Key features include customizable keybindings to facilitate Rust programming, repeated test runs via keyboard shortcuts, and context menu functions like "Copy and Trim" for cleaner text insertion. Users can benefit from actions like multicursor editing, auto-save on focus change, and symbolic navigation through the outline modal. Zed also offers flexible file navigation options, the ability to open files in new panes, and integrates tools like Lazygit for improved task management. The series encourages users to share their own tips to enrich the community's collective knowledge.