Zed vs Fly.io

If you're a solo developer needing a high-performance collaborative coding experience, Zed is the right choice. Its exceptional editing speed and built-in real-time collaboration make it ideal for those focused on performance and who primarily work on macOS or Linux. However, avoid it if you require Windows support or depend on specific VS Code extensions since it's still developing in those areas.

On the other hand, if you're deploying latency-sensitive applications and need them to run close to your users, Fly.io is better suited for you. Its ability to handle multi-region deployments with low latency and scale-to-zero capabilities is a significant advantage. Just be prepared for usage-based billing and a bit more operational complexity than what a fully managed platform would offer. Avoid Fly.io if you prefer a predictable billing model or want effortless Git-based deployment.