Why use commands_cli instead of Makefile? 🤔

While Makefile is a powerful and widely used tool, commands_cli offers several advantages for modern development workflows, especially for Dart and Flutter projects:

• Cross-platform Compatibility: commands_cli is written in Dart and runs on any platform where the Dart SDK is available. This means your commands will work consistently across macOS, Linux, and Windows.

• Simplicity and Readability: commands.yaml uses the clean and human-readable YAML format. This makes your scripts easier to read, write, and maintain, even for teammates who aren’t familiar with traditional Makefiles.

• Structured Parameters: commands_cli lets you define both positional and named parameters in a clear, structured way. Parameters can be required or optional, and you can set default values when needed. This makes your commands self-documenting, easy to use, and far more powerful than Makefile's limited and often clumsy parameter handling.

• Strong Type System: Unlike Makefile's string-based approach, commands_cli supports a powerful type system with int, double, boolean, and enum types. This provides built-in validation, preventing common errors and making your commands more robust.

• Built-in Interactive Pickers: When you define enum parameters or switch commands without defaults, commands_cli automatically presents a beautiful interactive menu. No need to parse input manually or write custom prompts—it's all handled for you.

• Automatic Help Generation: Every command automatically gets a --help (or -h) parameter. It collects information from your defined parameters and optional comments directly from the commands.yaml file, providing clear, up-to-date guidance without any extra work.

• Composable, Human-Readable Commands: With commands_cli, you can define keyword chains that read like plain English. Instead of cryptic flags, you can run natural phrases. This switch-based design makes commands easier to discover, remember, and use.