Why Developers Are Abandoning JetBrains for Zed's Speed

As Zed reaches v1 maturity with strong VSCode compatibility, performance becomes the decisive factor in IDE selection. JetBrains' well-designed features cannot overcome the sluggish startup times, delayed file operations, and constant re-indexing that drain developer productivity. This shift signals a fundamental market challenge for incumbents: polished enterprise tools lose ground when performance compromises the daily workflow experience.