Terminal Alternatives
So far you've been likely working in the default terminal that came with your operating system, and that's fine. However, there are other options, and I want to highlight a couple of them just in case you want to check them out (but you don't have to).
Editor/IDE Built-In Terminals
Most text editors for developers have a built-in terminal.
For example, VS Code, Zed, and Cursor are popular text editors that also have a built-in terminal. While I do use Zed's terminal for most of my coding work, in this course, I do not recommend using a built-in terminal because we don't need the extra text editor features.
Ghostty
Ghostty is a very new terminal emulator that differentiates itself by being fast, feature-rich, and native. It's a great option if you love to customize, and want a modern, fast, and feature-rich terminal.
Alacritty
Alacritty is another popular terminal emulator that is known for its speed and extensibility. Before Ghostty, Alacritty was the go-to terminal for many developers who wanted a fast and customizable terminal.
Windows Terminal
Windows Terminal is Microsoft's substitute for the Linux terminal. Use the "cmd.exe" program settings to change the default terminal. Be sure to start WSL whenever you open a new terminal window.
Which is not a terminal emulator?