[fpc-devel]The "Duplicate Identifier" in classes and interfaces

[Michael Van Canneyt]

On Wed, 2 Apr 2003, Ivan Shikhalev wrote:

> There is error "duplicate identifier" when a parameter name of some method
> of class or interface is same as name of any property. It is present in mode
> OBJFPC, but is not in mode DELPHI.
>
> 1. What is a reason for this constraint in OBJFPC mode?

Because we consider it bad coding. It creates confusion.
But since Delphi allows it, it is allowed in Delphi compatibility mode.

Michael.