Star History
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#307
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +13 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
e gained 13 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 536. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 32 stars a year. It ranks #307 among C++ repositories and #4,073 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
50
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 1, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
e has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
e is an open-source project written in C++: e text editor.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C++. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in C++ for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/etexteditor/e.git
cd e⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
e coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
Production System Integration
Embed e into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install e using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/etexteditor/e.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for e.
Import e into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `e --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
etexteditor/e is currently ranked #4,073 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4,067 | pigweed-project/pigweed | C++ | ★ 538 | Compare ↗ |
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| #4,069 | RavelloH/InsightFlare | TypeScript | ★ 537 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,073 | etexteditor/e This Project | C++ | ★ 536 | |
| #4,073 | hibernate/hibernate-search | Java | ★ 536 | Compare ↗ |
| #4,073 | sidorares/node-x11 | JavaScript | ★ 536 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does e do? +
e text editor
What language is e written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.
Is e actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 27, 2022 with 58 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does e have? +
e has 536 stars and 90 forks on GitHub.
How does e rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 536 stars, etexteditor/e is ranked #4,073 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #307 among C++ projects.
What license is e distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
