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		jtth on Feb 3, 2015 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Atom now using Io.js Why would I ever use a text editor that uses even node.js, let alone some even newer thing? I don't understand how people can commit to such a thing.

Hapa on Feb 4, 2015 | [–]

You might use it if you are familiar with javascript as many people are. It makes creating packages for many people possible.

jackweirdy on Feb 4, 2015 | [–]

Because it’s a text editor, not a child. If you don’t like it you can close it and the world will keep on turning.

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