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A Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based user interface that allows users to interact with a computer by typing commands. It offers advantages such as efficiency, automation, and low resource usage, but has a steep learning curve and can be prone to errors. CLIs are commonly used in operating systems, development environments, and server management, providing more control and flexibility compared to graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

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Data Center Business Plan - by Slidesgo

A Command Line Interface (CLI) is a text-based user interface that allows users to interact with a computer by typing commands. It offers advantages such as efficiency, automation, and low resource usage, but has a steep learning curve and can be prone to errors. CLIs are commonly used in operating systems, development environments, and server management, providing more control and flexibility compared to graphical user interfaces (GUIs).

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Command line

interface
Emlyn Halima Oxmann
What is a command
line interface
A Command Line Interface (CLI) is a type
of user interface that uses text commands
instead of graphical buttons and icons to
allow interaction with a computer or
system. The command processor of the
system processes a number of text
commands that the user writes. After
carrying out the specified operations, the
system usually provides a written answer,
which could be a list of files or the outcome
of a calculation.
Advantages of CLI
• Efficiency: CLI is faster than graphical user
interfaces (GUIs) for executing tasks once the
user is familiar with the commands.
• Automation: CLIs allow the creation of scripts to
automate repetitive tasks.
• Resource Light: CLI consumes minimal system
resources, unlike GUIs, which require graphical
processing.
• Flexibility: Offers more control over the system
and allows access to advanced features.
• Remote Management: CLI can be used over
networks to control systems remotely.
•
Disadvantages
Steep Learning Curve: CLI requires users
to remember many commands and their
syntax, which can be challenging for
beginners.
• Prone to Errors: A small mistake in
typing a command can result in failures
or unintended outcomes.
• Limited Visual Feedback: Unlike GUIs,
CLIs provide no visual indicators like
icons or progress bars, making it harder
to track tasks.
• Complexity for Basic Users: Non-
technical users may find it intimidating
and hard to use for day-to-day tasks
• Where it can
Operating Systems: be used
CLI is commonly used
in Unix-based systems (Linux, macOS) and
Windows.
• Development Environments: Programmers
and developers use CLIs for compiling code,
managing files, and running scripts.
• Server Management: System administrators
manage servers remotely through CLIs via
SSH.
• Cloud Computing: Many cloud platforms
offer CLI tools for managing resources and
services.
• Version Control Systems: Tools like Git use
CLI to manage code repositories.
How it works
• Input: The user types a
command into the terminal or
command prompt.
• Processing: The CLI interprets
the command, checks for
correct syntax, and passes it to
the operating system or
software to execute.
• Output: The system processes
the command and returns a
text-based output, displaying
results or error messages.
• Git:Real
Developers use Git’s CLI to commit, push,
life examples
and pull changes from repositories (git commit,
git push).
• Bash Shell (Linux): System administrators use
Bash to manage files, install software, and
configure system settings (ls, apt-get install).
• Windows Command Prompt or PowerShell: IT
professionals use these tools for managing tasks
on Windows (dir, Get-Process).
• AWS CLI: Cloud administrators use it to manage
Amazon Web Services (aws s3 ls, aws ec2 start-
Command line interface vs graphic user
interface
Command Graphic
Line user
Interface interface
CLI
Difficult for beginners and Intuitive and user friendly
Ease of requires a lot of
memorisation and
use patience

Speed Faster for experienced


users especially with
Slower for complex taste
due to navigation through
automation menus
and
Image
s
•
Why
CLI is used mainly because of it’s:
is it used
• Efficiency and Speed
• For experienced users, CLI allows tasks to be performed quickly with just a few
keystrokes. There’s no need to navigate through menus or windows, making it faster
for tasks like file management, system configuration, and software
development.Many tasks can be automated using scripts, batch commands, or
command chaining, further speeding up repetitive actions.
• Control and Flexibility:
• CLI provides access to advanced system features and commands that may not be
available through GUIs. This allows users to customize, configure, and control
systems more precisely
• .CLI users can directly interact with the system at a deeper level, giving them more
flexibility to perform complex operations.
• Low Resource Usage:
• Unlike GUIs, which require more memory and processing power, CLI consumes very
little system resources.
• This makes it ideal for remote servers, minimal hardware environments, or low-
powered systems where a GUI would be too resource-intensive.

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