The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Making Windows Terminal awesome (Interview)
Jul 31, 2020
Kayla Cinnamon, a Program Manager at Microsoft, dives into the reimagined Windows Terminal. She discusses the significance of modernizing the command line experience, including user feedback and design collaboration. Kayla also highlights the evolution of Cascadia Code, a font enhancing Terminal usability, and the importance of community engagement in development. From tackling legacy systems to unveiling exciting new features, this conversation showcases a thrilling journey in making Windows Terminal a robust tool for developers.
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Hidden Project
- Kayla Cinnamon's team had to hide their project name at Microsoft Build.
- They covered their booth with paper until the Windows Terminal announcement.
Decades of Stagnation
- The Windows command line hadn't been significantly updated in decades.
- Changes were avoided due to potential disruption of automated processes.
UI Design Challenge
- The Windows Terminal tab strip was a major UI focus, designed in collaboration with the WinUI team.
- Kayla aimed to balance minimalism with functionality in the command line's UI.