[fpc-pascal] getopts unit vs CustApp parameter handling

[Michael Van Canneyt]

On Tue, 3 May 2016, Graeme Geldenhuys wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Is the getopts unit deprecated or not recommended for usage?

It is not deprecated.

> The reason
> I ask is because I see CustApp has similar functionality to the getopts
> unit, but the custapp has it’s own implementation - it doesn’t use the
> getopts unit at all.

Correct. getopts is roughly based on the unix getopts mechanism.

>
> Or am I not understanding the purpose of the getopts unit correctly?

They serve the same purpose, but function differently.

Simply use the one whose interface you like best.

Michael.