What does it mean to overload a function?

#tag_title# Function Overloading: A Technique for Code Organization #tag_content# Function overloading is a programming technique where a single function name can be repurposed for different tasks by allowing multiple functions with the same name but varying parameters (using different types or numbers of parameters). This enables programmers to use the same function name for related tasks, which results in code that is more readable, organized, and easier to maintain. For example, if we have a program that needs to perform addition for different types of numbers (integers and floating-point numbers) and different numbers of parameters, we can use function overloading to create distinct versions of an 'add' function. Here's an example using C++ code: 1. A function that adds two integers: ```cpp int add(int a, int b) { return a + b; } ``` 2. A function that adds two floating-point numbers: ```cpp float add(float a, float b) { return a + b; } ``` 3. A function that adds three integers: ```cpp int add(int a, int b, int c) { return a + b + c; } ``` In this example, the 'add' function is overloaded to accommodate different input scenarios. When calling the 'add' function, the compiler selects the appropriate version based on the input parameters. For example: ```cpp int result1 = add(2, 3); // First version, adding two integers float result2 = add(1.5, 0.5); // Second version, adding two floating-point numbers int result3 = add(4, 5, 6); // Third version, adding three integers ```