Software is made between commits(zed.dev)
267 points by jeremy_k 19 hours ago | 197 comments
tl;dr: Zed is building DeltaDB, a new version control system that captures fine-grained deltas of every operation rather than Git-style commit snapshots, pairing code changes with the conversations (human or agent) that produced them. Each delta has a stable identity, so references survive code movement, enabling collaborators and agents to jump between code and its originating discussion without commits, PRs, or review threads. A beta is launching in a few weeks.
HN Discussion:
  • Commits should be curated narratives; intermediate mess has no value to preserve
  • Recording every keystroke feels intrusive and enables developer surveillance
  • Git already supports frequent auto-commits and deltas; no new system needed
  • Code between commits is private thinking that shouldn't be serialized or shared
  • Google's Piper/CitC and Gerrit already demonstrate value of fine-grained history