Making art in the terminal window
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By combining 24-bit True Color and Unicode characters with classic simulation techniques, you can transform the console into a high-resolution display. This article is a testament to how far modern terminals have come. Some of these programs are not just printouts: they are full-fledged, real-time graphics engines, demonstrating that the terminal is a surprisingly powerful canvas.
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Deák Ferenc is a security and safety-oriented software developer with more than 20 years of experience across systems, languages, and countries. He is always looking for interesting challenges or mushrooms in the Norwegian forest. You'll find some of his open source projects at http://github.com/fritzone/.
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