Text-Based Development
Text-based development is a software development approach that emphasizes using plain text files and command-line tools for coding, configuration, and automation, rather than relying heavily on graphical user interfaces (GUIs). It involves working with text editors, version control systems, build tools, and scripting to manage projects efficiently. This methodology promotes reproducibility, automation, and integration across development workflows.
Developers should adopt text-based development for tasks requiring automation, version control, and cross-platform consistency, such as in DevOps, system administration, and large-scale software projects. It is particularly useful when working with configuration-as-code, infrastructure management, or in environments where GUIs are unavailable or inefficient, enabling faster and more reliable deployments.