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Unused arguments are quite risky for the code.
This code insight counts one violation each time a function parameter is not used.
Why you should care
An argument of a function or method is not used in its body. This error is not critical, but considered bad style.
Business Impacts
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CAST recommendations
References
https://www.quantifiedcode.com/knowledge-base/correctness/Avoid%20unused%20arguments/4Phzg6k7
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