It does seem like that, but the piece table itself is not an algorithm FWICT, and as an abstract concept it can be implemented in various ways (with varying de

It does seem like that, but the piece table itself is not an algorithm FWICT, and as an abstract concept it can be implemented in various ways (with varying degrees of optimizations). A car is not just a car! Given that people are still attempting to re-invent text editors, it would be interesting to know if anyone has unknowingly come up with similar ideas in their design.