# Deprecated This page documents the deprecated functions in the Argtable3 library. These functions are retained for backward compatibility but are no longer recommended for use in new applications. Developers are encouraged to use the newer, more robust alternatives provided by the library. Deprecation indicates that these functions may be removed in future releases, so transitioning to the recommended alternatives is advised to ensure long-term compatibility and maintainability of your code. Below is a reference for the deprecated functions in the Argtable3 API. ## API :::{doxygenfunction} arg_free :::