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Shell on Windows Setup

Get a usable terminal

Windows users can install a modern terminal, package managers, and shells like PowerShell or bash to streamline development and automation.

Install Tools

Use Windows Terminal, a package manager, and a preferred shell.

Configure

Set fonts, colors, PATH, and defaults; add common utilities.

Use WSL

Enable WSL for Linux tools when needed; keep versions updated.

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