Command line interface “CLI”
- 1. Erbil Polytechnic University Choman Technical Institute Department Of Information Technology Stage 2 Prepared By : Abdulqadr Muhamaad Command line interface “CLI”
- 2. Content ⁃ What is CLI ⁃ History of CLI ⁃ Advantage CLI ⁃ Disadvantage CLI ⁃ Some example ⁃ Conclusion
- 3. What is CLI? CLI stands for: •Command Line Interface •Command Line Interpreter •Command Line Input CLI is a command line program that accepts text input to execute operating system functions.
- 4. History of CLI: In the 1960s, using only computer terminals, this was the only way to interact with computers, In the 1970s an 1980s, command line input was commonly used by Unix systems and PC systems like MS-DOS and Apple DOS.
- 5. Advantage CLI: I. If you know the commands, a CLI can be a lot faster and efficient than any other type of interface. It can also handle repetitive tasks easily. II. A CLI requires less memory to use in comparison to other interfaces. It also does not use as much CPU processing time as other interfaces. III. A CLI doesn’t require Windows and a low-resolution monitor can be used. Meaning, it needs fewer resources, yet is highly precise.
- 6. Disadvantage CLI I. If you are new to programming or have never used a CLI, this approach can be confusing. There are also a lot of commands that need to be learned (i.e. in this case of Unix, there are hundreds of commands). II. Accuracy is of the utmost importance. If there is a spelling error, a command will fail. Also, if an instruction is mistyped, you’ll often need to start from scratch.
- 8. Conclusion? The command line can be the default interface for a computer, but most personal computers use a program (like Terminal) within the desktop graphical interface to provide the command line interface.