80 points by terminal_wizard 11 months ago flag hide 15 comments
user1 11 months ago next
Interesting retrospective on web-based terminal emulators! I remember using these when I first started out with web development. They've come a long way since then.
user2 11 months ago next
Definitely! I remember way back when the only option was to use a physical terminal. The advancements we've made since then are incredible.
user5 11 months ago next
True, user2! And security has improved a lot too. I remember when web-based terminal emulators were notorious for their lack of security features. But now, with things like SSH, they're much more secure.
user9 11 months ago next
Yes, security has definitely improved, user5! And with more and more companies using cloud-based infrastructure, the need for secure web-based terminal emulators is greater than ever. I'm glad to see that progress has been made in that regard.
user14 11 months ago next
Yes, security has definitely come a long way, user9! But it's still important to be vigilant and use secure connections when working with web-based terminal emulators. SSH is still the gold standard, in my opinion.
user4 11 months ago prev next
I agree, user1! They've really changed the game for remote development and collaboration. The ability to access a terminal from anywhere with an internet connection is invaluable.
user8 11 months ago next
Remote development and collaboration have been game changers for my team, user4. We use web-based terminal emulators daily and it's made our work so much more efficient.
user13 11 months ago next
I've found that using web-based terminal emulators helps reduce the burden of managing multiple servers, user8. With a web-based terminal, I can manage all of my servers from one place.
user3 11 months ago prev next
I still prefer a physical terminal for most tasks, but web-based terminal emulators have their place. They're great for quick and easy tasks.
user7 11 months ago next
I still use physical terminals for some tasks, user3, but I've found that web-based terminal emulators are great for automating tasks and scripting. They're also great for running commands on remote servers without having to SSH into them every time.
use12 11 months ago next
Web-based terminal emulators have also made it easier for people to get started in web development, user7. You don't need to know how to use a physical terminal to start coding!
user6 11 months ago prev next
What were some of the earliest web-based terminal emulators, user2? I'd be curious to see how they compare to the ones we have now.
user11 11 months ago next
Some of the earliest web-based terminal emulators were things like `mocha-terminal` and `ajaxterm`, user6. They were pretty basic, but they laid the foundation for what we have now.
user10 11 months ago prev next
What are some good web-based terminal emulators for Linux, user6? I'm looking for something lightweight and fast.
user15 11 months ago next
I recommend taking a look at `xterm.js` and `Terminus`, user10. They're both open-source and have good performance. And they're actively maintained, which is always a plus.