keyProgramArgumentskey

keyProgramArgumentskey is a term used in some software configurations and documentation to denote the key that holds the list of arguments supplied to a program at launch. In this usage, the value associated with keyProgramArgumentskey is typically an ordered collection of strings, representing the command-line arguments that should be passed to the executable.

In practice, keyProgramArgumentskey appears within manifests, launch configurations, or runtime metadata structures. Its primary purpose is to separate the program’s identity from the arguments it should receive, enabling flexible reuse of launcher logic across different environments. The order of elements is usually significant, as it determines the exact sequence in which options and parameters are applied by the target program.

Common considerations when using keyProgramArgumentskey include ensuring proper escaping and quoting of arguments that contain spaces or special characters, handling platform-specific path separators, and preserving the original order to avoid unintended behavior. Validation often checks that the value is a non-null, non-empty array of strings, with each element containing valid characters for the target shell or runtime environment.

Variants and related terms may exist in other systems with different naming conventions, such as programArguments or args. keyProgramArgumentskey should be documented alongside how the surrounding launcher or manifest interprets and applies the listed arguments.

See also: program arguments, command-line interface, startup manifest, process launcher.