It can make the code easier to write. For example, you might want to call the "same" function sometimes for integer parameters, sometimes for doubles. Now, instead of needing two functions with different names, like "myFunction_int()" and "myFunction_double()", you can overload a single function name and just call "myFunction()" every time.

By way of example, in addition to Jyri Kimari 's contribution, and for further information, please refer to page 85 from https://github.com/GunterMueller/Books-3/blob/master/The%20Object%20Oriented%20Thought%20Process%203rd%20Edition.pdf

Function overloading is widely used in C++ programming due to its benefits in code organization, flexibility, and readability, but specific measurements may vary depending on the context and goals of the project.