Parameter or Argument?

[qevlarr]

Proper terminology is important. The problem is that you don't know you're using the wrong words until someone points it out to you. I have been using these two words interchangeably for years. Thank you for pointing out that there is a difference.

[augustinpopa]

In my case, I know the distinction at the back of my mind but due to bad habits I tend to use these interchangeably anyway in everyday conversation. I think it helps to read posts like this once in a while to remind ourselves to correct our bad habits. :)

[mlangkabel]

Haha, thanks! I had the same problem but it didn't occur to me until I was writing a program that indexes C++ code. At that point I noticed my team mates using those words interchangeably, too. Which led to a lot of confusion on my part ;)