Komentorivillä

Komentorivillä, often translated as "on the command line" or "in the command line," refers to the interface through which a user can interact with a computer's operating system or software by typing commands. This is in contrast to a graphical user interface (GUI), which relies on visual elements like icons, windows, and menus.

The command line interface (CLI) presents a text-based prompt, awaiting user input. Users type commands, often accompanied by arguments or options, and press Enter. The system then executes the command and displays the output, also in text format. This method allows for precise control and automation of tasks, making it a powerful tool for system administrators, developers, and power users.

Common command-line environments include the Command Prompt in Windows, and Terminal in macOS and Linux. These environments support a wide array of commands for navigating file systems, managing processes, editing files, installing software, and much more. Scripting, where a series of commands are saved in a file to be executed sequentially, is a key feature that leverages the efficiency of the command line for repetitive or complex operations. While GUIs are generally considered more user-friendly for beginners, the command line offers a level of flexibility and speed that is difficult to match.