Terminal Applications
Terminal applications are command-line interface (CLI) programs that run in a terminal emulator or console, allowing users to interact with an operating system or software through text-based commands. They are essential for system administration, development workflows, and automation tasks, providing direct access to system resources and utilities without a graphical user interface (GUI).
Developers should learn terminal applications for efficient system management, scripting, and development tasks, especially in server environments or when working with remote systems. They are crucial for using version control (e.g., Git), package managers (e.g., npm, pip), and build tools, and are widely used in DevOps, cloud computing, and data science for automation and reproducibility.