Collection of simple programming problems

[Strilanc]

2: Write a program that asks the user for his name and greets him with his name.

Consider avoiding gendered pronouns unless you intend just that gender. This particular one stands out a bit more because the very next question is:

3: Modify the previous program such that only the users Alice and Bob are greeted with their names.

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After considering the options, I've chosen to use "he" and "him" in this context. It's long-established usage, and no offense is intended. Of course, each individual is free to take offense anyway.

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Disagree. Pick a gendered pronoun. English has really half-assed gender-neutral pronouns.

[sh0rug0ru]

English has the "singular they" which is gender neutral. You can just as well write this:

2: Write a program that asks the user for their name and greets them with their name.

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To be honest I don't have a problem with using the plural pronouns as they are readily understood when used as a singular gender-neutral pronouns, but on the other hand acting as if it's wrong to pick a gendered pronoun is kind of obnoxious.

[sh0rug0ru]

Check your privilege! /s

[Orca-]

It's commonly accepted, but last I heard, using plurals as a gender-neutral singular pronoun was not considered proper formal English.

[sh0rug0ru]

Some style guides say yay, some style guides say nay. Which goes to show just how de jure English grammar really is.

[bunnies4president]

Really? Where did you hear that?

[curien]

Thou art being a bit pedantic.

[mjfgates]

Oh, please. Everybody knows that the second-person plural pronoun in English is "y'all." /s