Explore the development of Mosaic, an open-source terminal multiplexer built in Rust, in this 57-minute conference talk by Aram Drevekenin at Rust Linz, January 2021. Dive into the project's architecture, unique features, and how Rust's capabilities, including WebAssembly and WASI, contribute to its plugin system. Learn about the differences between terminal emulators and shells, basic terminal functions, and scroll regions. Discover Mosaic's client-server architecture, error handling techniques, and future plans. Gain insights into the challenges faced during development and the story behind this innovative terminal workspace.
Overview
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Introduction
Rusty Terminal Workspace
Terminal Emulator vs Shell
Basic Terminal Functions
Scroll Region
Terminal multiplexer
Mosaic architecture
stdin threads
error handling
webassembly
how does it work
Mosaic Tile
Client Server
Future plans
Future architecture
Mosaic story
Mosaic problems
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