SMRTR ProgrammingJul 3, 2025Dev.to

Building My First CLI Tool — Messy but Worth It!

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A beginner developer shares their journey of learning to build a Command Line Interface (CLI) tool using JavaScript. They started with basic string and array manipulation, then created a simple line-counting tool. The developer then progressed to a more interactive CLI with colorful text and user prompts, overcoming module compatibility issues along the way. The project taught them the value of breaking tasks into small steps and using libraries effectively.

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