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terminal-concepts

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Master CLI/TUI concepts and terminal internals.

Software Engineering#CLI#terminal#TUI#TTY#buffering#escape sequences
Authorshepherdjerred
Version1.0.0
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What problem does it solve?

This skill provides a concise, practical guide to how terminals work and how to design robust CLI and TUI tools, covering internal terminal mechanics and battle-tested patterns.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Terminal fundamentals: TTYs, PTYs, streams, and buffering
  • CLI/TUI design patterns: argument parsing, input/output handling, escape codes, and signals
  • Practical references: lessons learned from proven programs like git, vim, tmux, less, ripgrep, and fzf
  • Use case: quickly bootstrap reliable terminal tools and TUIs in real-world projects

Quick Start

Read this guide to understand raw vs cooked mode, escape sequences, and how to handle terminal capabilities in your CLI/TUI projects.

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