The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source

We ain't afraid of no Ghostty! (Interview)

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Dec 18, 2024
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Mitchell Hashimoto
Mitchell Hashimoto, co-founder of HashiCorp and creator of Ghostty, shares insights on his innovative terminal emulator. He discusses how Ghostty aims to enhance developer experiences with features that outperform traditional terminals, especially for Windows users. The conversation also delves into LibGhosty, a library for simplifying terminal app development. Hashimoto reflects on his journey in the tech community, the significance of technical philanthropy, and the upcoming 1.0 release of Ghostty, stirring excitement among developers.
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ANECDOTE

Vagrant Launch

  • Jerod Santo recalls the first time Mitchell Hashimoto posted Vagrant on Hacker News.
  • He remembers it clearly because Vagrant solved a problem he had.
INSIGHT

Ghosty's Origin

  • Mitchell Hashimoto's motivation for Ghosty stemmed from a desire to explore new programming areas.
  • He saw potential for improvement in terminal emulators.
INSIGHT

Terminals vs. Browsers

  • Mitchell Hashimoto compares terminal emulators to web browsers, highlighting the disparity in innovation.
  • He questions what would happen if terminals received the same level of attention and development as browsers.
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