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Interview with Mitchell Hashimoto about Ghostty and Zig
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Mitchell Hashimoto is the creator of several tools including Vagrant, Packer, Consul, Terraform, Vault, Nomad, Waypoint, Ghostty, and Vouch. He discusses topics such as terminals, the Zig programming language, and the transition from software engineering to founding a business.
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- Praise: Ghostty has potential, but it's still buggier than iTerm and lacking features — a mixed bag that could improve with community feedback.
- Praise: Zig has some cool features, but the community feels similar to Rust's, just with fewer capabilities.
- Concern: The Rust culture is off-putting, and Zig doesn't seem to offer much better — it's disappointing when exploring alternatives.
- Concern: Most Hashi tools feel massively overrated, leaving users wanting more from their features and stability.