Can I use the variable name “type” as function argument in Python?

Question

Can I use type as a name for a python function argument?

def fun(name, type):
    ....

Answer 1

You can, and that's fine. Even though the advice not to shadow builtins is important, it applies more strongly if an identifier is common, as it will increase confusion and collision. It does not appear type will cause confusion here (but you'll know about that more than anyone else), and I could use exactly what you have.