Modern code editors built on Electron can be slow, especially with large codebases, draining battery life on laptops.
Build a native editor with VS Code's popular keybindings and extensions API, but with Rust or C++ for better performance and lower resource usage.
Professional developers and engineering teams would pay for faster, more efficient coding sessions that don't tax their machines.
Start with core editing features and VS Code keybinding compatibility, then add extension support.
The biggest risk is competing with established editors' massive extension ecosystems and network effects.