Should I use the same name for a member variable and a function parameter in C++?

Question

I am wondering if it is a good practice to use the same name for both a member variable and a function parameter in C++.

I come from a Java backgro

Answer 1

I find it a good choice to give member variables the same name as constructor initialization parameters.

Here are my reasons:

• reduces the number of identifiers, hence reduces the complexity
• you don't need to invent so many identifiers
• same things should have same name if possible, that is logically speaking, I know
  parameter != member
• contexts and indices can allow to give the same name to the same thing
• you more easily find references (identifiers) to the logical thing by searching, if all references have the same name