> Take REPLs, SQL prompts, etc. That's still "command-line bullshitery" according to him though. Because it's an 'arcane interface' that "hasn't changed since

> Take REPLs, SQL prompts, etc. That's still "command-line bullshitery" according to him though. Because it's an 'arcane interface' that "hasn't changed since the 60's". When his student wonders why he is using a text-based interface, he doesn't have an answer. Since he doesn't know, then obviously there is no good reason, so It's All Bullshit(tm) is the answer.