Entity: CLI
CLI, short for Command Line Interface, is a text-based interface used to interact with operating systems and applications by entering commands. Before the rise of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs), CLI was the primary method of computer interaction.
CLI
Etymology
The term CLI stands for Command Line Interface.
Definition
CLI, short for Command Line Interface, is a text-based interface used to interact with operating systems and applications by entering commands.
Historical Context
CLI was the primary method of computer interaction before the advent of Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs). It allows users to input text commands to perform various functions.
Cultural Significance
CLI is still widely used in programming, system administration, and other technical fields where precise control over a system is required.
Related Concepts
- Graphical User Interface (GUI)
- Application Programming Interface (API)
See Also
A text-based interface used to interact with operating systems and applications by entering commands.