Terminal Playground

Learn Linux and Docker commands through a browser-based interactive environment—no local setup required.

🚀 The Problem This Solves

Learning command-line tools presents a steep barrier for beginners:

• ⚠️ Complex local environment setup
• ⚠️ Risk of system misconfiguration
• ⚠️ Lack of structured learning paths
• ⚠️ No safe space for experimentation

This project eliminates those friction points by providing:
✔️ Realistic terminal emulation in the browser
✔️ Pre-configured Linux/Docker environments
✔️ Guided lessons with immediate feedback
✔️ Zero-risk experimentation sandbox

✨ Key Features

• 📟 Interactive Terminals
  Fully functional Linux shell and Docker CLI simulator

• 📚 Progressive Learning
  Curriculum from ls to docker compose

• 🆘 Contextual Help
  Built-in command explanations and examples

• 🛡️ Safe Environment
  Execute rm -rf without fear

🛠️ Technology Stack

Component	Implementation
Frontend	React + TypeScript
State Management	Zustand
UI Components	Shadcn/ui
Command Parsing	Custom interpreters

🏁 Getting Started

git clone https://github.com/joegsuero/terminal-playground.git
cd terminal-playground
npm install
npm run dev

🌟 Contributing

We welcome and value all contributions. Focus areas include:

🧩 Command Support

• Add new Linux/Docker commands
• Improve existing command interpretations
• Expand error handling scenarios

📖 Educational Content

• Develop new lesson modules
• Enhance command explanations
• Create practical examples

♿ Accessibility

• Improve screen reader support
• Add keyboard navigation
• Enhance color contrast

🚀 Performance

• Optimize terminal rendering
• Reduce bundle size
• Improve startup time

Process:

1. Open an issue to discuss your proposal
2. Fork the repository
3. Submit a pull request with:
   • Clear description of changes
   • Relevant tests
   • Updated documentation

📬 Contact

Connect with me on LinkedIn for:

• Questions about the project
• Professional networking
• Collaboration opportunities

License

MIT © José Daniel García