Writing a shell in Go
Go Time: Golang, Software Engineering
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The Evolution of Elvish Shell
This chapter delves into the development of the Elvish shell, emphasizing its intent to overcome the limitations of existing shells like Bash and ZSH. The discussion highlights the dual role of shells as programming languages and user interfaces, while also clarifying distinctions between shells and terminal applications. Personal reflections on transitioning from graphical operating systems to command line efficiency illustrate the broader cultural impact of shells in the tech community.
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