ANSI escape codes improve terminal usability but lack complete standardization, making troubleshooting challenging. This overview discusses their definition, significant standards like ECMA-48 and terminfo, and varying approaches by applications in handling these codes, raising questions about a unified set of escape codes and the value of terminfo. The landscape remains fragmented, similar to early web standards, with potential for future improvements in terminal features through clearer guidelines.
Standards for ANSI Escape Codes
