Show HN: Notepad.exe – macOS editor for Swift and Python (now Linux runtime)

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Summary

Q: When will you support language X? A: Sooner than later. I'm starting with Swift, though, because I'm classy like that. Q: Can't I just use (insert tool you have an opinion about)? A: Sure, why not? Go ahead and be a rebel! Q: (Tool you have an opinion about) does it better. A: That's fantastic news! More power to you and your tool-wielding skills! Q: Why? A: Because I can... and also because unicorns told me so. Q: Is this Swift Studio? A: It might transform into one after midnight. Who knows? Q: Why isn't it open source? A: For very mysterious reasons, like protecting the last piece of grandma's secret pie recipe. Plus, parts are open source on GitHub, so I'm not a total villain! Q: I could build it over the weekend myself? A: Go for it! Just make sure to send me a postcard when you're done. Q: Why don't you just...? A: Yes! Wait, what was the question again? Q: It looks like CodeRunner with some AI sprinkled in? A: Sure, and my toaster's a space shuttle. But hey, great detective work, Sherlock! Q: Do I need Xcode installed? A: Notepad.exe works with just Swift Toolchain installed, but having the SDK from Xcode allows you to run applications. It's like having both the recipe and the oven! Q: Can I develop iOS apps with Notepad.exe? A: I spent months adding iOS simulators just so you could ask this question. Yes, it runs iOS code now. Your iPhone apps can finally escape Xcode's loving embrace! Q: Did anyone actually ask these questions? A: Nope, but it feels good to pretend they did!

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