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Explore the Zed code editor as a potential alternative to VS Code in this 37-minute tutorial. Learn how to download and set up Zed, customize appearance settings including themes and fonts, and configure editor preferences for optimal development workflow. Discover how to manage AI features, adjust language-specific settings, and install extensions to enhance functionality. Master Zed's profile system for organizing different development environments, understand the innovative docks system for managing panels and tools, and experience the editor's impressive performance speed. Examine the built-in AI capabilities and agent panel features that distinguish Zed from other code editors, while gaining practical insights into whether this modern editor could replace your current development setup.
Syllabus
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - Getting Zed and first steps
05:08 - Appearance settings
07:42 - Editor settings
09:51 - How to disable AI features if you don’t want them
10:40 - Language specific settings
11:30 - Extensions and themes
16:29 - Profiles in Zed are amazing
21:50 - The docks system
24:55 - It’s really fast
26:05 - AI and the agent panel
Taught by
Kevin Powell