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2026-04-06 01:05:32

Evan Prodromou

evan@cosocial.ca

Is a command line interface better than a GUI?

#EvanPoll #poll

Yes

128 Votes | 22%

Yes, but...

206 Votes | 36%

No, but...

171 Votes | 30%

64 Votes | 11%

569 Votes in total
Poll has ended

2026-04-06 01:08:43

Olivier Mehani

shtrom@piaille.fr

@evan Yes if you're familiar with it, as faster and more composable. But likely less discoverable (though it has gotten better with good help and complex completion).

A search by menu name is a must-have for me in GUIs nowadays.

2026-04-06 01:12:07

Hans van Zijst

hans@social.woefdram.nl

@Evan Prodromou Invalid question 😁

In some cases one is better, in other cases the other. Personal taste is a factor, learning curve is another...

So many factors to consider, there is no simple yes-or-no.

2026-04-06 01:16:18

James M.

jamesmarshall@sfba.social

@evan hard to say... depends on the person and task. IMO a CLI is far more versatile and powerful than a GUI for someone who knows the tool(s) being used, but a GUI can make its use possible in the first place by a non-techie. Also, a GUI can offer all kinds of visual data like charts, etc. I use both at different times. I said "yes, but...".