From what i understand, gst_parse_launch() creates a new pipeline based on command line syntax describing the pipeline. It automatically takes care of all the intricate details of request pads, sometimes pads etc and constructs the pipeline.
So my question is, why not use this all the time? why bother with adding pad-added-handlers, requesting and linking pads etc?
Are there any situations where using gst_parse_launch() just wont do?