Build your own Command Line with ANSI escape codes (2016)
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- #ANSI
- #command-line
- #terminal
- Programs can do more than just print scrolling text in terminals; they can color text, move the cursor, and clear portions of the screen.
- ANSI escape codes allow programs to control terminal features like text color, cursor movement, and screen clearing.
- Basic text rendering with ANSI codes includes coloring text, setting background colors, and adding text decorations like bold or underline.
- Cursor navigation with ANSI codes enables features like dynamic progress indicators and command-line interfaces.
- A simple command-line interface can be implemented using ANSI escape codes for cursor movement, text input, and deletion.
- Advanced terminal features include syntax highlighting, multi-line editing, and custom key bindings, which can be built upon basic ANSI code functionality.