Fine, I’ll build my own text editor

· Adafruit Industries Blog · Sept. 2, 2026, 8:18 p.m.
Summary
In this blog post, David Bushell shares his journey of building a custom browser-based text editor. He details the technical challenges faced in his initial attempt using a <canvas> element for performance, highlighting the limitations such as lack of text selection and accessibility. The post provides insights into the iterative process of product development, emphasizing the lessons learned and technical hurdles overcome in creating a functional text editing solution.
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