Favor Long Options in Scripts
2025-03-22
Many command-line utilities offer both short (-f) and long (--force) options. While short options are convenient for interactive use, long options are far superior in scripts. Their improved readability and self-explanatory nature enhance maintainability and understanding. For instance, in Git, `git switch --create release-{today} origin/main` is significantly clearer than `git switch -c my-new-branch`, particularly within complex scripts.
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