Terminal Whispering

Terminal Whispering

Explore the hidden power of terminal emulators in this 38-minute EuroPython 2015 conference talk. Dive into terminal colors, styles, screen manipulation, signal handling, and dimension determination. Tackle encoding issues, cross-platform concerns, and decades-old terminal communication standards. Gain insights into choosing appropriate Python libraries like Urwid, Blessings, and Python Prompt Toolkit for terminal programming. Discover practical advice for writing terminal-based programs and learn about text reflowing in modern terminal emulators. Minimal Python knowledge required, but familiarity with Unix command-line tools is assumed.