What changed, and why. Notepad.exe ships a major release every couple of months — one engineer, one editor, no roadmap theatre.
Compiled, fast, zero config. Go is now a first-class citizen. Write Go, run Go.
Another language, same Notepad.exe rule: open a note, write code, hit run.
Bun-powered, zero config. JavaScript is a first-class citizen. Write JS, run JS.
Same philosophy as Swift and Python before it: open a note, write code, hit run.
Cross-platform Swift, finally easy. Write Swift on your Mac, run it on Linux. Cross-compilation, VM management, toolchain setup — all handled, all invisible.
AI built right into the editor. Autocompletes, suggests fixes, helps you write faster. On-device, using Apple's ML frameworks — your code doesn't leave your Mac.
Also in 1.3: App Distribution. Export a fully functional macOS app from the editor. Plus better Swift / Python highlighting, package updates without leaving the app, and new themes.
"When Python?" "I'll pay double for Python support." Every. Single. Day. Fine. You win.
Opened PyCharm. Waited. Created a project. Set up the interpreter… you know what? Screw it. I added Python support instead.
Ready for WWDC experiments. iOS runtime is finally working perfectly. Build SwiftUI apps, work with UIKit, experiment with any iOS API. The simulator spins up automatically — no configuration, no project setup, no Xcode checkboxes.
A playful nod to Windows' classic text editor — but this notepad actually executes your code.
It's essentially a notepad that can execute your code. I wanted something that would feel lightweight and familiar, but with the power to actually run the code you're writing.