Test for insensitive and inconsiderate writing

Context and Problem Statement

Given that checking insensitive and inconsiderate writing can be automated, should we test for it?

Considered Options

• alex helps you find gender favouring, polarising, race related, religion inconsiderate, or other unequal phrasing.
• Manually reviewing documentation.

Decision Outcome

Chosen option: “alex”, because

• it gives us an automated way of checking for insensitive and inconsiderate writing.

Consequences

• Good, because it raises awareness of inclusive communication within teams. As the project README says, “An error from alex can be an invitation to learn more”.

More Information

Alex provides a list of further reading.

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