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Let's Build the Terminal Pt. 1

This is the first tutorial in a series demonstrating how to build a basic terminal application using C, GTK4, and VTE. It covers initial setup, dependencies installation, and creating a simple GTK application window. The series aims to progressively add features like tab support in future installments.

Background

GTK is a popular toolkit for creating graphical user interfaces, while VTE provides terminal emulation widgets. Many developers build custom terminals for specific workflows or learning purposes.

Source
Lobsters
Published
Apr 27, 2026 at 01:32 PM
Score
5.0 / 10