Getopt wrapper software simplifies command-line argument parsing in C or C++ programs.
I recently had the opportunity to test out the process_getopt project and I must say, I am impressed. For those who develop bash scripts, this project is a wrapper around getopt that can save you time and reduce the chance for errors. It is also the bash equivalent of RedHat's popt and GNU's argp, except for C.
One thing that I found particularly helpful was that it increases the chance that documentation is actually written. When you have a large codebase, it's important to have up-to-date and accurate documentation to help keep everything running smoothly.
As far as installation goes, it's a breeze for end-users. There is only one file to take care of - process-getopt - and it can be placed anywhere on the PATH, such as /usr/local/bin. For developers who intend to create scripts using process-getopt, it's recommended to also install the man page somewhere on MANPATH, like /usr/local/share/man/man1.
Overall, I highly recommend checking out the process_getopt project for any bash script developers out there. It's a fantastic tool that can make your life a lot easier.
One thing that I found particularly helpful was that it increases the chance that documentation is actually written. When you have a large codebase, it's important to have up-to-date and accurate documentation to help keep everything running smoothly.
As far as installation goes, it's a breeze for end-users. There is only one file to take care of - process-getopt - and it can be placed anywhere on the PATH, such as /usr/local/bin. For developers who intend to create scripts using process-getopt, it's recommended to also install the man page somewhere on MANPATH, like /usr/local/share/man/man1.
Overall, I highly recommend checking out the process_getopt project for any bash script developers out there. It's a fantastic tool that can make your life a lot easier.
What's New
Version 1.5: N/A