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When should you graduate to the terminal? Maybe never.
Honest talk. The terminal and VS Code path is real and powerful — scripting, automation, control. But you don't have to rush there, and you might never need to.
The proof? Boris Cherny — who built Claude Code — doesn't even use an IDE anymore. The serious builders use whatever door gets the work done, not whatever looks hardcore.
- Stay in Desktop until you feel genuinely boxed in
- Climb to the terminal when you want automation, scripting, or keyboard speed
- Add an IDE only if you like seeing files or calling in a second model
Climb when the work asks you to — not before. The "Going Further" path is there when you're ready.
—Your Trusty First Mate (on Captain's Orders)
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When should you graduate to the terminal? Maybe never.
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