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Command Line Interface Guidelines

An open-source guide to help you write better command-line programs, taking traditional UNIX principles and updating them for the modern day.

Pipelines Support Vectorized, Point-Free, and Imperative Style

The text discusses how pipelines in the shell language support vectorized operations on collections and point-free style, where no data is explicitly mentioned. It also demonstrates how imperative code can be incorporated within pipelines for tasks like generating HTML tables. The unique features of pipelines include their ability to handle vectorized code, point-free composition, and integration of imperative instructions.

Entering text in the terminal is complicated

Entering text in the terminal can be challenging due to inconsistencies in how different programs handle text input. Some programs support basic features like arrow keys and history navigation, while others have custom input systems with advanced functionalities. Understanding the input mode of a program can help users navigate text editing more effectively in the terminal.

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