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For scripting what are the pros and cons of command line arguments versus capturing input at the start?
Let's say I have a script that needs the user to set X number of variables at the start. One can either
- Pass the arguments in on the command line.
- Start the program and then have the user input the variables with Python's
input()function or PHP'sfopen("php://stdin", "r")for example.
What would the pros and cons be and when would I decide to use one method versus the other?
Pros of CLI arguments/flags include: Easier to leverage the tool in another script or via other automation so that …
4y ago
I'd like to move the frame out a little and use that as a discussion for how to make these decisions. Input models …
4y ago
I'm coming down strongly in favor of command-line arguments or options over interactive I/O for a number of reasons: …
1y ago
I would like to add further options to the set of possibilities, namely environment variables and GUI input. Moreover, …
1y ago
@laserkittens and @dmckee has already provided good answers, and I will not copy what's there. Personally, I treat …
4y ago
I largely agree with existing answers, but wanted to add this: In many cases, there is no clear answer one way or the …
1y ago
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