In the repository where the release of Ubuntu 22.10 is being developed, the default text editor has been changed. Users are now presented with a new text editor, "GNOME Text Editor," implemented using GTK 4 and the libadwaita library, which offers ready-made widgets and objects for building applications that comply with the new GNOME HIG (Human Interface Guidelines) and can adaptively adjust to screens of any size. The previously suggested editor, GEdit, will remain available for installation from the universe repository (a flatpak package can also be used for reference).
GNOME Text Editor is functionally and interface-wise similar to GEdit; it also offers a set of basic text file editing features, syntax highlighting, and a tab-based interface. Notable features include support for dark themes and the ability to automatically save changes to prevent data loss due to crashes. In Ubuntu 22.04, users can experience the capabilities of the new editor by installing the gnome-text-editor package.
The reasons for the transition include: stricter adherence to GNOME style guidelines, the shift to the new GNOME technology stack (GTK4 and libadwaita), full support for dark themes, and the integration of many popular features previously available in GEdit as plugins into the main application (the new editor does not support plugins).
Source: opennet.ru
