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This is why I'm creating a new IDE, one that allows you to focus on the tasks that are actually part of your coding in a clean and unobtrusive way.

This post makes me think I'm on the right path.

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How does your IDE solve this? What does it do that other IDEs don't? Keep in mind that usually IDEs are distractions themselves. Most of the times you can code with Sublime Text and a terminal window open.

I've never found an IDE a distraction. Visual Studio Pro has saved me tons of time. Coding in a terminal editor can feel a little suffocating in comparison. In VS I almost never have to look up syntax, with good OO the autocomplete almost makes the code feel like it's writing itself, and all the project's files are in an organized spot on the right instead of having to trawl through directory listings.

I completely agree with you, and find most IDEs too complicated for the task at hand. Sublime Text is great, but I , like you, find I have other tasks running in terminal windows (normally at least two), plus a browser window.

I feel like IDEs have forgotten that the first letter stands for 'Integrated' as they leave us jumping around from one place to another.

My goal is a simpler interface to improve the focus on the task at hand. Maybe not as minimalist as Light Table, but easier to use than the IDEs I've seen. Just started coding, so a long way to go.

I trust that you are aware of Mylyn?

I wasn't aware of Mylyn, just took a look at this video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IEyjpDrHCjc, look at all that STUFF! What does this do? Who can figure it out? I think an IDE should be as simple as a text editor, with the tools you use most to get the job done.

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