command line interface
Allows user to interact with the device by typing written instructions/commands - the syntax has to be precise
With a CLI it is more important that the user understands how a computer works
Can write lists of commands called "scripts" to automate repetetive tasks
What do you think these do?
dir- List folders
md- Creates folders
cd c:\- Show contents of that folder
rd- Remove folder
Advantages Takes up very little memory and storage, good for embedded systems | Disadvantages Difficult if you have dyslexia/sight problems Not intuitive Commands are difficult to edit once entered |