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The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

Nushell for the GitHub era (Interview)

Sep 27, 2019
Jonathan Turner, Andrés N. Robalino, and Yehuda Katz, core contributors to Nushell, delve into the modern shell's innovative features built for the GitHub era. They discuss the advantages of Rust, the evolution of shell technology, and the importance of community involvement. Insights include how Nushell enhances data manipulation with intuitive commands, the significance of Minimum Viable Products in software development, and experiences that shaped their collaborative journey. Tune in for a deep dive into making command-line interfaces more accessible and engaging!
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Quick takeaways

  • Nushell, developed in Rust, aims to modernize the shell experience for the GitHub era by improving user interaction and functionality.
  • The use of Rust provides low-level control and safety features, allowing Nushell to run efficiently across multiple platforms without common programming errors.

Deep dives

Genesis of New Shell

New Shell originated from discussions between developers Jonathan and Yehuda, who were inspired by PowerShell's capabilities. They noted that while PowerShell has its strengths, it also has limitations stemming from its outdated design choices, which felt cumbersome and not user-friendly. The duo decided to merge their individual shell projects into one cohesive idea that would leverage the Rust programming language's modern features and capabilities. Their goal was to innovate and provide a shell experience tailored for the current GitHub era, allowing for improved user interaction and functionality.

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