error: default argument given for parameter 1

Question

I\'m getting this error message with the code below:

class Money {
public:
    Money(float amount, int moneyType);
    string asString(bool shortVersion=true         


        

Answer 1

You are probably redefining the default parameter in the implementation of the function. It should only be defined in the function declaration.

//bad (this won't compile)
string Money::asString(bool shortVersion=true){
}

//good (The default parameter is commented out, but you can remove it totally)
string Money::asString(bool shortVersion /*=true*/){
}

//also fine, but maybe less clear as the commented out default parameter is removed
string Money::asString(bool shortVersion){
}