The me: The guideline "Be careful when using 'type' as a parameter name in functions" is a warning that using the identifier `type` as a parameter name can shadow Python's built-in `type` function. This can cause confusion and errors, especially when you need to use `type()` inside that function or when working with type hints, because the local `type` will refer to the parameter value rather than the built-in.. It's recommended to avoid using `type` as a parameter name or to rename the parameter to something else (e.g., `type_`, `kind`, `category`) to prevent accidental shadowing and maintain code clarity.
(Note: If you must use it, you can still do so but need to be aware of the shadowing and avoid calling the builtin `type` within that scope.)