fatalError( $msg, $exitCode=1)
Output a message and terminate the current script.
addDescription( $text)
Set the description text.
require_once RUN_MAINTENANCE_IF_MAIN
getOption( $name, $default=null)
Get an option, or return the default.
output( $out, $channel=null)
Throw some output to the user.
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hasOption( $name)
Checks to see if a particular option exists.