Can I use type as a name for a python function argument?
def fun(name, type):
....
Can I use type as a name for a python function argument? def fun(name,
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Can I use type as a name for a python function argument?
def fun(name, type):
....
You can, but you shouldn’t. It’s not a good habit to use names of built-ins because they will override the name of the built-in in that scope. If you must use that word, modify it slightly for the given context.
While it probably won’t matter for a small project that is not using
type, it’s better to stay out of the habit of using the names of keywords/built-ins. The Python Style Guide provides a solution for this if you absolutely must use a name that conflicts with a keyword: