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How to elicit exception NeedlessArgument

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Description

In working up tests and RDoc examples, I have not found a way to elicit exception NeedlessArgument. I see it in the code, but have not been able to make it happen. Any hints?

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Research direction

Start by reading the GetoptLong code where NeedlessArgument is defined, then inspect the existing tests and RDoc examples for option parsing. Determine a reproducible invocation that raises the exception and document it in the relevant test or example.

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Tech stack
ruby
Domain
cli
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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