Explore the world of terminals, command lines, and text interfaces in this 30-minute EuroPython 2013 conference talk. Dive into the fundamentals of text-based user interactions, covering various types of text user interfaces and essential tools for creating them. Learn about argument parsers, DOCOPT, and libraries like Colorama, Blessings, and Clint. Discover how to implement widgets and handle mouse input in text-based environments. Gain insights into C libraries and their role in developing robust command-line applications. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, enhance your understanding of creating efficient and user-friendly text interfaces for your Python projects.