macOS Terminal vs iTerm2

Developers should learn and use the macOS Terminal for tasks such as software development, system administration, and automation, as it provides efficient access to Unix tools, package managers (e meets developers should use iterm2 when working extensively in the terminal on macos, as it improves efficiency with features like split panes for multitasking, robust search, and mouseless copy-paste. Here's our take.

macOS Terminal

Nice Pick

Developers should learn and use the macOS Terminal for tasks such as software development, system administration, and automation, as it provides efficient access to Unix tools, package managers (e

Pros

• g
• Related to: bash, zsh

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

iTerm2

Developers should use iTerm2 when working extensively in the terminal on macOS, as it improves efficiency with features like split panes for multitasking, robust search, and mouseless copy-paste

Pros

• It is particularly valuable for DevOps, backend development, and system administration tasks where terminal usage is frequent, offering better performance and customization than the default Terminal app
• Related to: command-line-interface, shell-scripting

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use macOS Terminal if: You want g and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use iTerm2 if: You prioritize it is particularly valuable for devops, backend development, and system administration tasks where terminal usage is frequent, offering better performance and customization than the default terminal app over what macOS Terminal offers.

The Bottom Line

macOS Terminal wins

Developers should learn and use the macOS Terminal for tasks such as software development, system administration, and automation, as it provides efficient access to Unix tools, package managers (e