: A terminal is an interface or application that allows users to interact with the system's shell. It acts as the graphical or text-based window where commands are entered and results are displayed.

GUI-based: GNOME Terminal, Windows Terminal.

Text-based: Serial terminal (older hardware interfaces).

: Think of it as the screen or the "container" where interaction happens.

 is the interface within the terminal where users type commands. It’s the text-based area where commands are executed, and output is displayed.

: It provides a way to interact with the operating system or software via text commands rather than graphical menus.

On Linux/Unix: The interface provided by bash, zsh, or other shells.

: The shell is the underlying program that interprets the commands typed into the command line and executes them. It acts as a middleman between the user and the operating system.

: A shell with extended features like better autocompletion.

: Windows-specific shell with advanced scripting capabilities.

: If the terminal is a vehicle, the shell is the engine powering it.

 is the specific text or symbol displayed in the terminal that indicates the shell is ready to accept commands.

: Prompts are often customizable and may display user information, the current directory, or other system data.