iTerm2
iTerm2 is a free, open-source terminal emulator for macOS that provides advanced features beyond the default Terminal app. It offers split panes, search, autocomplete, and extensive customization options to enhance command-line productivity. It is widely used by developers, system administrators, and power users for managing servers, running scripts, and performing system tasks.
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. 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.