# VHDL012: Function names should be unique in a project ## Summary ```{raw} html

Reliability	Security	Maintainability	Code attribute	Effort to fix	Tags

-	-	LOW	Intentionality \| Clear	30min	synthesis, do254, linter, do254-dr3, simulation, naming

``` ## Description ```{raw} html

Using multiple times the same name for different functions is confusing. Names should be unique and should describe the functionality.

File 1:
function fly return type1 end;

File 2:
function fly return type1 end;

File 1:
function fly return type1 end;

File 2:
function dream return type1 end;

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