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Windows Command Line vs Windows Terminal

Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics meets developers should use windows terminal when working on windows-based development environments, as it consolidates multiple command-line tools into a single application with improved performance and customization. Here's our take.

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Windows Command Line

Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics

Windows Command Line

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Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful for scripting deployments, configuring environments, and integrating with build tools like MSBuild or PowerShell scripts
  • +Related to: powershell, batch-scripting

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Windows Terminal

Developers should use Windows Terminal when working on Windows-based development environments, as it consolidates multiple command-line tools into a single application with improved performance and customization

Pros

  • +It is particularly useful for tasks like scripting in PowerShell, managing servers, or using WSL for Linux development, as it supports Unicode, emojis, and GPU rendering for smoother scrolling
  • +Related to: powershell, command-prompt

Cons

  • -Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Windows Command Line if: You want it is particularly useful for scripting deployments, configuring environments, and integrating with build tools like msbuild or powershell scripts and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Windows Terminal if: You prioritize it is particularly useful for tasks like scripting in powershell, managing servers, or using wsl for linux development, as it supports unicode, emojis, and gpu rendering for smoother scrolling over what Windows Command Line offers.

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The Bottom Line
Windows Command Line wins

Developers should learn the Windows Command Line for automating repetitive tasks, managing files and directories efficiently, and performing system diagnostics

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