# A Block Editor Is Not Just a Text Field

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Podcast: [Programming Tech Brief By HackerNoon](https://stenobird.com/podcast/programming-tech-brief-by-hackernoon-6364125)
Published: 2026-05-11T16:00:57+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/9f9df723
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/9f9df723/26566d7c.mp3
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