a true quick code editor for android written in java. no vibe coding:)
here are some attempts on trying to create a code editor:
- IMOaswell/frog (May 17, 2024)
- IMOaswell/Nuts (Jul 19, 2024)
- IMOitself/text (Sep 2, 2024)
- IMOitself/peanut (Nov 12, 2024)
- IMOitself/t (Jan 30, 2025)
- IMOitself/text_editor_prototype1 (May 1, 2025)
most of them failed.
probably because i end up micro managing unnecessary stuffs.
do u really want to read a long ahh text...
- i first learned coding a mobile app on a low end phone using Sketchware (removed from playstore).
- there are almost no tutorials on how to use it and the community is very small.
- i barely even understand java because there is no typing involved. its all drag-and-drop similar to scratch (mit).
- after a while i moved on to AIDE (also removed from playstore).
- its a very steep learning curve and so frustrating to use.
- it took me about 3 years to fully grasp android java.
- but the experience i got from coding on a phone is unmatched.
- e.g compiling on a laptop with android studio takes about 1 - 20+ minutes.
- on my phone, it is only 30 seconds or less which is insane!
- besides u can code anywhere and in any position u want, unlike sitting and staring on a computer screen.
- that is why i want to create an app that is faster to develop on. at least in my opinion.
told u its long.