80 points by terminal_wizard 6 months ago flag hide 15 comments
user1 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 6 months ago prev next
What are some good web-based terminal emulators for Linux, user6? I'm looking for something lightweight and fast.
user15 6 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.