Kindly

Code has become far too informal.

For decades, developers have issued commands without so much as a please or thank you.

Variables are assigned without consent. Functions are called without prior notice. Programs terminate without a proper farewell.

We believe it's time for a change.

The same ideas, with a little more courtesy.

Unprofessional

x = 10
print(x)

Abrupt. Demanding. Completely devoid of workplace etiquette.

Corporate approved

With respect to x, let it be 10.
Kindly print x.
Thank you.

Respectful. Considerate. Suitable for all professional environments.

Unprofessional

def greet(name):
	return "Hello, " + name

print(greet("world"))

Abrupt. Demanding. Completely devoid of workplace etiquette.

Corporate approved

With respect to greet, let it accept name.
	Kindly return "Hello, " + name.
That will be all.

Kindly print greet("world").
Thank you.

Respectful. Considerate. Suitable for all professional environments.

Unprofessional

colors = ["sage", "clay"]
colors.append("ochre")
print(colors)

Abrupt. Demanding. Completely devoid of workplace etiquette.

Corporate approved

With respect to colors, let it be ["sage", "clay"].
Kindly append "ochre" to colors.
Kindly print colors.
Thank you.

Respectful. Considerate. Suitable for all professional environments.