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I Built an IDE Because I Wanted Features I Couldn't Find Elsewhere

Hi everyone! I'm a developer who enjoys building tools and experimenting with new ideas.

One of my recent projects is a browser-based IDE I've been developing. It started as a personal experiment, but it's gradually grown into something I use regularly.

Some of its current features include:

  • Project explorer
  • Tabbed editor
  • Live preview
  • Installable PWA
  • Local file support when installed
  • Built-in developer tools
  • Open-source codebase

Building it has taught me a lot about JavaScript, browser APIs, and creating desktop-like experiences on the web.

I'd love feedback from other developers:

  • What feature do you wish your IDE had?
  • What makes you switch from one editor to another?

GitHub:
https://github.com/ProElectricCoder/proelectriccoder.github.io/tree/main/Projects/IDE/

Try it:
https://proelectriccoder.github.io/Projects/IDE/
or
https://proelectriccoder.pages.dev/Projects/IDE/

Looking forward to meeting other builders here!

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