terminology

Terminology

The language we use has power. Being as concise and descriptive as possible helps to lessen ambiguity. This leads to shared understanding and better outcomes.

Terms

• Use blocklist, and not blacklist.
• Use allowlist, and not whitelist.
• Avoid using master and slave.
  • For git, use main.
  • For databases, use write database and read replica.
  • For other scenarios, use terms such as parent and child or leader and follower. Be mindful of scenarios where other commands will create language like, sending kill signals to children.
• Use terms such as excused or exempted in place of grandfathered.
• Use negative space, and not white space.
• Use billable hours, and not man hours.