Anthropomorphism

Don't attribute human qualities to software or hardware.

Recommended: A Delimiter object specifies where to split a string.

Not recommended: A Delimiter object tells the splitter where a string should be broken.

Recommended: The PC detects a new device.

Not recommended: The PC sees a new device.

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Last updated 2021-04-21 UTC.