What is Terminal?
A text-based interface for running commands on your computer
Why It Matters
Many development tools run through the terminal, making it essential for modern development
Real-World Example
Running npm install in the terminal to add a new package to your project
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Related Terms
IDE
Integrated Development Environment - a specialised program for writing, testing, and debugging code
Code Editor
A program designed specifically for writing and editing code
CLI
Command Line Interface - a way to interact with software by typing text commands
Full-stack
Working on both the frontend (what users see) and backend (the server and database) of an application
TypeScript
JavaScript with added type checking that catches errors before your code runs
JavaScript
The programming language that makes websites interactive and dynamic