APT vs APT-GET

Source: APT vs APT-GET What’s Difference from TutorialsPoint

APT-GET gives you more control over package management process, while APT is more automated and handles package dependencies for you.

APT is more compatible with newer versions of Debian-based distributions, while APT-GET may be more compatible with older versions of these distributions.

Another key difference between APT and APT-GET is way they handle package configuration files. When you install a package using APT-GET, it prompts you to configure package by asking you a series of questions. This can be useful if you need to customize package’s configuration to suit your needs. However, it can also be time-consuming and confusing for new users.

APT, on other hand, uses a “debconf” system to manage package configurations. “debconf” system automatically configures packages based on pre-set defaults, without requiring any input from user. This can make package installation process faster and more efficient, especially if you’re installing multiple packages at once.

Finally, APT and APT-GET also have different ways of handling package errors. APT is designed to handle errors more gracefully than APT-GET, and will often provide more helpful error messages that can help you diagnose and fix issue. APT-GET, on other hand, can sometimes give cryptic error messages that are difficult to understand.

Apt

Source: Chapter 8. The Debian package management tools