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Fine, I'll build my own text editor

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The one where I build my own text editor (until I get bored).

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Software Engineering Tools & Productivity 2026

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Submitted	Title on HN	Points	Comments
Sep 1, 2026	Fine, I'll build my own text editor by Alephinitesimal	263	263

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