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