Why int main( int argc, char* args[] )??

[Apmeyer]

int main( int argc, char* args[] )
{
     return 0;
}

I'm learning SDL right now, and every tutorial I come across says not to worry about the parameters of the main function. An explanation from someone would really be appreciated!

[Disch]

Those variables are the command line used to execute your program.

IE, if the user launches your program with the following from the commandline:
myprogram.exe -fullscreen somefile.sav

The parameters will have the below values:

argc = 3
args[0] = "myprogram.exe"
args[1] = "-fullscreen"
args[2] = "somefile.sav"

[Apmeyer]

Thanks Disch!