Curses (programming library)

:For the main meaning see curse. For the interactive fiction game, see Curses (computer game).

Related Topics:
Curse - Interactive fiction - Curses (computer game)

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Curses is a terminal control library for Unix-like systems, enabling the construction of text user interface (TUI) applications. It originated in BSD UNIX, where it was used for the vi editor and the Rogue game.

Related Topics:
Terminal - Library - Unix-like - Text user interface (TUI) - BSD - Vi - Editor - Rogue

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Using curses, programmers are able to write text-based applications without writing directly for any specific terminal type. The curses library on the executing system takes care of sending the correct control characters to the monitor in use.

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