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    These are two rather unrelated questions: (1) Should you write out optional arguments for clarity? (2) Should one useboolean method arguments, and how? Commented Jan 19, 2016 at 10:47
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    This all boils down to personal preference/style/opinion. Personally, I like parameter names when the value passed in is a literal (a variable might already convey enough information through its name). But, that's my personal opinion. Commented Jan 19, 2016 at 10:54
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    maybe include that link as an example source in your question? Commented Jan 19, 2016 at 10:56
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    If it adds anything, I ran it thru StyleCop & ReSharper - neither had any clear view on it. ReSharper simply says the named parameter could be removed and then goes on to say a named parameter could be added. Advice is free for a reason I guess... :-/ Commented Jan 19, 2016 at 12:00
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    Possible duplicate of Named arguments (parameters) as a readability aid Commented Jan 19, 2016 at 13:37