What is WSL?
lets developers run a GNU/Linux environment -- including most command-line tools, utilities, and applications -- directly on Windows, unmodified, without the overhead of a traditional virtual machine or dualboot setup.
WSL is a tool in the Operating Systems category of a tech stack.
Who uses WSL?
Companies
10 companies reportedly use WSL in their tech stacks, including Armut, Arkbauer, and MAP Elektronik Ticaret ve Veri Hizmetleri A.Ş..
Developers
92 developers on StackShare have stated that they use WSL.
Pros of WSL
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WSL's Features
- Choose your favorite GNU/Linux distributions from the Microsoft Store
- Run common command-line tools such as grep, sed, awk, or other ELF-64 binaries
- Run Bash shell scripts and GNU/Linux command-line applications
- Invoke Windows applications using a Unix-like command-line shell
WSL Alternatives & Comparisons
What are some alternatives to WSL?
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Python
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Node.js
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PHP
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