SideX – VS Code rebuilt on Tauri instead of Electron (96% smaller)

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In plain words

SideX is a code editor that rebuilds VS Code's functionality using the Tauri framework instead of Electron, resulting in a significantly smaller application footprint. Designed for developers who want a lighter-weight coding environment, it maintains core editing capabilities while reducing resource consumption. The project is available on GitHub for those interested in exploring an alternative to traditional Electron-based editors.

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