The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source The terminal as a platform (Interview)
Oct 21, 2022
In this discussion, Will McGugan, creator of the Textual and Rich Python libraries and founder of Textualize, delves into the revolutionary potential of terminal environments. He shares insights on building beautiful terminal apps and how they can serve as an alternative to web interfaces. The conversation touches on the accessibility of Python for everyone, the integration of modern web technologies into TUIs, and the challenges of launching open-source projects. Will emphasizes the importance of community-driven development and the advantages of a transparent startup culture.
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Terminal as a Platform
- The terminal is an underutilized platform for software delivery, not just development.
- Developers, who constantly use terminals, haven't fully realized its potential as a delivery mechanism.
Bridging Terminal and Web
- Textual aims to bridge the gap between terminal and web apps.
- By enabling terminal apps to be served in browsers, Textual expands software reach beyond developers.
Launching Textual Apps
- Textual applications can be launched via a URL-like system within the terminal.
- This distribution method allows for accessing and running apps remotely, like web apps.