Derick Schaefer
Author and software engineering leader with decades of experience including roles at Microsoft and as CTO/VPE at multiple SaaS companies; author of 'CLI: A Practical Guide to Creating Modern Command-Line Interfaces' and an expert on modern CLI design.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 48min
SE Radio 702: Derick Schaefer on Modern CLIs
Derick Schaefer, an expert in command-line interfaces and author of 'CLI: A Practical Guide to Creating Modern Command-Line Interfaces,' dives into the evolution of CLIs from their Unix origins to their modern resurgence. He explores the object-command model popularized by Git and discusses the importance of API-first design for modern tools. Derick also highlights the role of AI in enhancing CLIs and the significance of user experience in output formats. With insights on various programming languages for CLI development, he predicts a bright future for these tools.
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Jan 7, 2026 • 48min
SE Radio 702: Derick Schaefer on Modern CLIs
Derick Schaefer, a seasoned software engineering leader and author of 'CLI: A Practical Guide to Creating Modern Command-Line Interfaces,' shares insights on the evolution of command-line interfaces. He discusses the history from Unix systems to their modern resurgence in tools like Git and WordPress. Schaefer highlights the importance of the object-command pattern, API-first architecture, and the need for robust documentation for LLMs. He also covers implications of statefulness, credential handling, and user-friendly output formats, painting a vivid picture of the future of CLIs.
