Today I was using Google Docs and lamenting that there is no quality web-based code editing tool. The predictability that web-based tools bring to cross-platform work is amazing. Code editing would be much nicer with the same productive toolset on every platform.

Then I found Bespin.

While I have a lot of questions about this tool/service (like how secure is it to store code in “the cloud”?) I have to admit I am very impressed with the initial preview release and can hardly wait to try it on a real project. Some of the features that really intruige me are:

• Syntax highlighting
• Collaborative editing
• Open source code base
• A very nice dark color scheme
• Innovative and productive file browser
• True cross-platform performance and predictability
• Fast performance, even on a text file with 30,000+ lines of code

Give it a try at http://bespin.mozilla.com/.

Bespin, a Mozilla Labs code editor