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Why TUIs Are Back
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Terminal User Interfaces (TUIs) are experiencing a resurgence, offering immediate feedback and appealing to tech enthusiasts. DHH's Omarchy incorporates TUIs, web applications, and native applications, reflecting a trend similar to the evolution of code editors over the past decade.
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- Praise: The rise of TUIs can be attributed to their ability to deliver applications over SSH, enabling seamless access without local installations, which enhances usability.
- Praise: Developing TUIs requires zero user involvement for deployment, making them an attractive option for developers looking for efficiency.
- Praise: The appeal of TUIs lies in their aesthetic and usability, particularly when built with robust frameworks like Go, which offer excellent developer experience.
- Concern: Many TUIs are heavily reliant on NPM, raising concerns about security and the quality of the underlying code, which can lead to instability.
- Concern: There's a perception that the current trend towards TUIs is a reaction to the lack of investment in native UI development, which could stifle innovation.
- Concern: The sentiment that most LLM-adjacent software is poorly maintained and prone to issues suggests a troubling trend in the quality of AI tools.