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Yasmine Yuma
1,486 PointsWhat is a "terminal"?
In the video called "Software", talking about Workspaces (right at the end), it is described as a "robust text-editor and terminal". I've tried to do a quick research but there are several definitions, so, in this case, what is exactly a terminal?
2 Answers
Jesse Schoonveld
2,943 PointsThe terminal is the actual interface to the console that you can type and execute text based commands. In workspace's case it's the part under script where you type stuff to for example compile and run the script.
Alexander Davison
65,469 PointsPeople used to (and still) use the Terminal to interact with their computer.
Most people are used to the GUI (Graphical User Interface), for example buttons, menus, drop-downs, etc, etc.
However, you can't do everything with only the GUI. Some things, like setting up a server, is very complicated with the GUI and is much easier and better with the Terminal.
It's simply another way to use your computer.
Also, sometimes, it's easier to type a couple short words then to dig in your file system and move files to wherever you want it to go.
Obviously, moving files isn't the only thing that the Console can do.
if you want to learn about the Console, look at this Treehouse course. I highly recommend finishing this course. It can be very valuable for programmers.
I hope this helps
