The Changelog: Software Development, Open Source Making Windows Terminal awesome (Interview)
Jul 31, 2020
Kayla Cinnamon, a Program Manager at Microsoft, dives into the reimagined Windows Terminal. She discusses the significance of modernizing the command line experience, including user feedback and design collaboration. Kayla also highlights the evolution of Cascadia Code, a font enhancing Terminal usability, and the importance of community engagement in development. From tackling legacy systems to unveiling exciting new features, this conversation showcases a thrilling journey in making Windows Terminal a robust tool for developers.
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Design Tools
- Kayla uses Figma with Microsoft control packages to design the UI.
- She draws inspiration from VS Code for design consistency.
Jerod's Terminal Journey
- Jerod Santo's terminal journey went from Windows to Ubuntu to Windows to macOS.
- He considered returning to Windows but was deterred by the lack of terminal focus.
Expanding User Base
- Each Windows Terminal release expands its user base by addressing pain points.
- The 1.0 release was significant for establishing stability for enterprise use.