Terminal User Pain Points: Even Experts Struggle

A survey of 1600 terminal users reveals persistent frustrations, even among seasoned users (40% with 21+ years of experience). Key issues include remembering command syntax (awk, jq, sed, etc.), keyboard shortcuts (tmux, text editors), and navigating inconsistencies across systems (OS differences, editor variations). Color configuration, copy/paste (across SSH, tmux, etc.), discoverability of useful tools, a steep learning curve, shell history management, and poor documentation also surfaced frequently. The results highlight the ongoing struggles even experienced users face with terminal minutiae, emphasizing the need for improved user experience.