Software Is Made Between Commits

Zed, a collaborative code editor, is introducing DeltaDB, a new version control system designed to capture every code operation and conversation rather than discrete commits, enabling real-time collaboration between developers and AI agents. Unlike Git, which organizes work around snapshots at commit points, DeltaDB records fine-grained deltas and links them directly to the conversations that produced them, allowing teammates and agents to collaborate continuously without waiting for commits and pull requests. The system aims to make conversation the primary source of software development, eliminating the need for traditional code review workflows.