CLI vs. GUI
CLI (Command-Line Interface) and GUI (Graphical User Interface) are two
different ways of interacting with a computer or software.
What is CLI?
- Definition: A text-based interface
where users type commands to perform tasks.
- How It Works: You interact with the
system by typing specific commands into a terminal or console.
- Examples: Command Prompt in
Windows, Terminal in macOS or Linux.
What is GUI?
- Definition: A visual interface
where users interact with the system through graphical elements like
windows, icons, buttons, and menus.
- How It Works: Users perform tasks
by clicking, dragging, and dropping using a mouse or touchpad.
- Examples: Windows OS, macOS, Ubuntu
Desktop.