Title: Python Textual: Build Beautiful UIs in the Terminal – Real Python
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Description: Textual is a Python library for building text-based user interfaces (TUIs) that support rich text, advanced layouts, and event-driven interactivity in the terminal. This tutorial showcases some of the ways you can design an appealing and engaging UI using Textual.
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