Check function definition language

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Metadata

ID: csharp-inclusive/method-definition

Language: C#

Severity: Notice

Category: Best Practices

Description

Avoid using words such as blacklist, whitelist, slave or master in method names. Consider using more inclusive wording in your code.

Non-Compliant Code Examples

abstract class Motorcycle
{
    public void BlackList() { }

    protected void AddGas(int blacklistNames) {}


}

Compliant Code Examples

abstract class Motorcycle
{
    public void Denylist() { }

    protected void AddGas(int denylistNames) {}


}

How to use this rule

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2
rulesets:
  - csharp-inclusive     # Rules to enforce C# inclusive.

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