doc/tools: fix more type inconsistencies

- fix a number of uppercase types
- lowercase 'integer'
- consistent formatting in crypto

PR-URL: #11697
Backport-PR-URL: #13054
Reviewed-By: James M Snell <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Luigi Pinca <[email protected]>
Reviewed-By: Timothy Gu <[email protected]>

Author: silverwind

doc/api/assert.md

@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ added: v0.1.21
 * `actual` {any}
 * `expected` {any}
 * `message` {any}
-* `operator` {String}
+* `operator` {string}
 
 Throws an `AssertionError`. If `message` is falsy, the error message is set as
 the values of `actual` and `expected` separated by the provided `operator`.

doc/api/buffer.md

@@ -135,9 +135,9 @@ added: v0.1.90
      understand the `-c` switch on UNIX or `/s /c` on Windows. On Windows,
      command line parsing should be compatible with `cmd.exe`.)
   * `timeout` {number} (Default: `0`)
-  * [`maxBuffer`][] {Number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
+  * [`maxBuffer`][] {number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
     stdout or stderr - if exceeded child process is killed (Default: `200*1024`)
-  * `killSignal` {string|Integer} (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
+  * `killSignal` {string|integer} (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
   * `uid` {number} Sets the user identity of the process. (See setuid(2).)
   * `gid` {number} Sets the group identity of the process. (See setgid(2).)
 * `callback` {Function} called with the output when process terminates
@@ -212,9 +212,9 @@ added: v0.1.91
   * `env` {Object} Environment key-value pairs
   * `encoding` {string} (Default: `'utf8'`)
   * `timeout` {number} (Default: `0`)
-  * [`maxBuffer`][] {Number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
+  * [`maxBuffer`][] {number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
     stdout or stderr - if exceeded child process is killed (Default: `200*1024`)
-  * `killSignal` {string|Integer} (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
+  * `killSignal` {string|integer} (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
   * `uid` {number} Sets the user identity of the process. (See setuid(2).)
   * `gid` {number} Sets the group identity of the process. (See setgid(2).)
 * `callback` {Function} called with the output when process terminates
@@ -583,17 +583,17 @@ added: v0.11.12
   * `input` {string|Buffer} The value which will be passed as stdin to the
     spawned process
     - supplying this value will override `stdio[0]`
-  * `stdio` {string | Array} Child's stdio configuration. (Default: `'pipe'`)
+  * `stdio` {string|Array} Child's stdio configuration. (Default: `'pipe'`)
     - `stderr` by default will be output to the parent process' stderr unless
       `stdio` is specified
   * `env` {Object} Environment key-value pairs
   * `uid` {number} Sets the user identity of the process. (See setuid(2).)
   * `gid` {number} Sets the group identity of the process. (See setgid(2).)
   * `timeout` {number} In milliseconds the maximum amount of time the process
     is allowed to run. (Default: `undefined`)
-  * `killSignal` {string|Integer} The signal value to be used when the spawned
+  * `killSignal` {string|integer} The signal value to be used when the spawned
     process will be killed. (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
-  * [`maxBuffer`][] {Number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
+  * [`maxBuffer`][] {number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
     stdout or stderr - if exceeded child process is killed
   * `encoding` {string} The encoding used for all stdio inputs and outputs. (Default: `'buffer'`)
 * Returns: {Buffer|string} The stdout from the command
@@ -621,7 +621,7 @@ added: v0.11.12
   * `input` {string|Buffer} The value which will be passed as stdin to the
     spawned process
     - supplying this value will override `stdio[0]`
-  * `stdio` {string | Array} Child's stdio configuration. (Default: `'pipe'`)
+  * `stdio` {string|Array} Child's stdio configuration. (Default: `'pipe'`)
     - `stderr` by default will be output to the parent process' stderr unless
       `stdio` is specified
   * `env` {Object} Environment key-value pairs
@@ -633,9 +633,9 @@ added: v0.11.12
   * `gid` {number} Sets the group identity of the process. (See setgid(2).)
   * `timeout` {number} In milliseconds the maximum amount of time the process
     is allowed to run. (Default: `undefined`)
-  * `killSignal` {string|Integer} The signal value to be used when the spawned
+  * `killSignal` {string|integer} The signal value to be used when the spawned
     process will be killed. (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
-  * [`maxBuffer`][] {Number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
+  * [`maxBuffer`][] {number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
     stdout or stderr - if exceeded child process is killed
   * `encoding` {string} The encoding used for all stdio inputs and outputs.
     (Default: `'buffer'`)
@@ -669,15 +669,15 @@ added: v0.11.12
   * `input` {string|Buffer} The value which will be passed as stdin to the
     spawned process
     - supplying this value will override `stdio[0]`
-  * `stdio` {string | Array} Child's stdio configuration.
+  * `stdio` {string|Array} Child's stdio configuration.
   * `env` {Object} Environment key-value pairs
   * `uid` {number} Sets the user identity of the process. (See setuid(2).)
   * `gid` {number} Sets the group identity of the process. (See setgid(2).)
   * `timeout` {number} In milliseconds the maximum amount of time the process
     is allowed to run. (Default: `undefined`)
-  * `killSignal` {string|Integer} The signal value to be used when the spawned
+  * `killSignal` {string|integer} The signal value to be used when the spawned
     process will be killed. (Default: `'SIGTERM'`)
-  * [`maxBuffer`][] {Number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
+  * [`maxBuffer`][] {number} largest amount of data (in bytes) allowed on
     stdout or stderr - if exceeded child process is killed
   * `encoding` {string} The encoding used for all stdio inputs and outputs.
     (Default: `'buffer'`)
@@ -797,7 +797,7 @@ to send messages.
 added: v0.7.2
 -->
 
-* {Boolean} Set to `false` after `child.disconnect()` is called
+* {boolean} Set to `false` after `child.disconnect()` is called
 
 The `child.connected` property indicates whether it is still possible to send
 and receive messages from a child process. When `child.connected` is `false`, it
@@ -884,7 +884,7 @@ setTimeout(() => {
 added: v0.1.90
 -->
 
-* {Number} Integer
+* {number} Integer
 
 Returns the process identifier (PID) of the child process.
 
@@ -907,7 +907,7 @@ added: v0.5.9
 * `sendHandle` {Handle}
 * `options` {Object}
 * `callback` {Function}
-* Returns: {Boolean}
+* Returns: {boolean}
 
 When an IPC channel has been established between the parent and child (
 i.e. when using [`child_process.fork()`][]), the `child.send()` method can be

doc/api/child_process.md

@@ -328,7 +328,7 @@ if (cluster.isMaster) {
 added: v6.0.0
 -->
 
-* {Boolean}
+* {boolean}
 
 Set by calling `.kill()` or `.disconnect()`. Until then, it is `undefined`.
 
@@ -352,7 +352,7 @@ worker.kill();
 added: v0.8.0
 -->
 
-* {Number}
+* {number}
 
 Each new worker is given its own unique id, this id is stored in the
 `id`.
@@ -672,7 +672,7 @@ This can only be called from the master process.
 added: v0.8.1
 -->
 
-* {Boolean}
+* {boolean}
 
 True if the process is a master. This is determined
 by the `process.env.NODE_UNIQUE_ID`. If `process.env.NODE_UNIQUE_ID` is
@@ -683,7 +683,7 @@ undefined, then `isMaster` is `true`.
 added: v0.6.0
 -->
 
-* {Boolean}
+* {boolean}
 
 True if the process is not a master (it is the negation of `cluster.isMaster`).
 

doc/api/cluster.md

@@ -901,8 +901,8 @@ The `private_key` argument can be an object or a string. If `private_key` is a
 string, it is treated as a raw key with no passphrase. If `private_key` is an
 object, it is interpreted as a hash containing two properties:
 
-* `key` : {String} - PEM encoded private key
-* `passphrase` : {String} - passphrase for the private key
+* `key`: {string} - PEM encoded private key
+* `passphrase`: {string} - passphrase for the private key
 
 The `output_format` can specify one of `'latin1'`, `'hex'` or `'base64'`. If
 `output_format` is provided a string is returned; otherwise a [`Buffer`][] is
@@ -1410,8 +1410,8 @@ treated as the key with no passphrase and will use `RSA_PKCS1_OAEP_PADDING`.
 If `private_key` is an object, it is interpreted as a hash object with the
 keys:
 
-* `key` : {String} - PEM encoded private key
-* `passphrase` : {String} - Optional passphrase for the private key
+* `key`: {string} - PEM encoded private key
+* `passphrase`: {string} - Optional passphrase for the private key
 * `padding` : An optional padding value, one of the following:
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_NO_PADDING`
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_PKCS1_PADDING`
@@ -1447,8 +1447,8 @@ treated as the key with no passphrase and will use `RSA_PKCS1_PADDING`.
 If `private_key` is an object, it is interpreted as a hash object with the
 keys:
 
-* `key` : {String} - PEM encoded private key
-* `passphrase` : {String} - Optional passphrase for the private key
+* `key`: {string} - PEM encoded private key
+* `passphrase`: {string} - Optional passphrase for the private key
 * `padding` : An optional padding value, one of the following:
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_NO_PADDING`
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_PKCS1_PADDING`
@@ -1467,8 +1467,8 @@ treated as the key with no passphrase and will use `RSA_PKCS1_PADDING`.
 If `public_key` is an object, it is interpreted as a hash object with the
 keys:
 
-* `key` : {String} - PEM encoded public key
-* `passphrase` : {String} - Optional passphrase for the private key
+* `key`: {string} - PEM encoded public key
+* `passphrase`: {string} - Optional passphrase for the private key
 * `padding` : An optional padding value, one of the following:
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_NO_PADDING`
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_PKCS1_PADDING`
@@ -1491,8 +1491,8 @@ treated as the key with no passphrase and will use `RSA_PKCS1_OAEP_PADDING`.
 If `public_key` is an object, it is interpreted as a hash object with the
 keys:
 
-* `key` : {String} - PEM encoded public key
-* `passphrase` : {String} - Optional passphrase for the private key
+* `key`: {string} - PEM encoded public key
+* `passphrase`: {string} - Optional passphrase for the private key
 * `padding` : An optional padding value, one of the following:
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_NO_PADDING`
   * `crypto.constants.RSA_PKCS1_PADDING`

doc/api/crypto.md

@@ -76,13 +76,13 @@ Alternatively, `options` can be an object containing these properties:
 
 * `family` {number} - The record family. If present, must be the integer
   `4` or `6`. If not provided, both IP v4 and v6 addresses are accepted.
-* `hints`: {Number} - If present, it should be one or more of the supported
+* `hints`: {number} - If present, it should be one or more of the supported
   `getaddrinfo` flags. If `hints` is not provided, then no flags are passed to
   `getaddrinfo`. Multiple flags can be passed through `hints` by bitwise
   `OR`ing their values.
   See [supported `getaddrinfo` flags][] for more information on supported
   flags.
-* `all`: {Boolean} - When `true`, the callback returns all resolved addresses
+* `all`: {boolean} - When `true`, the callback returns all resolved addresses
   in an array, otherwise returns a single address. Defaults to `false`.
 
 All properties are optional.

doc/api/dns.md

@@ -244,7 +244,7 @@ new MyError().stack;
 
 ### Error.stackTraceLimit
 
-* {Number}
+* {number}
 
 The `Error.stackTraceLimit` property specifies the number of stack frames
 collected by a stack trace (whether generated by `new Error().stack` or
@@ -258,7 +258,7 @@ not capture any frames.
 
 ### error.message
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The `error.message` property is the string description of the error as set by calling `new Error(message)`.
 The `message` passed to the constructor will also appear in the first line of
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ console.error(err.message);
 
 ### error.stack
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The `error.stack` property is a string describing the point in the code at which
 the `Error` was instantiated.
@@ -450,14 +450,14 @@ added properties.
 
 #### error.code
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The `error.code` property is a string representing the error code, which is always
 `E` followed by a sequence of capital letters.
 
 #### error.errno
 
-* {String | Number}
+* {string|number}
 
 The `error.errno` property is a number or a string.
 The number is a **negative** value which corresponds to the error code defined in
@@ -467,27 +467,27 @@ In case of a string, it is the same as `error.code`.
 
 #### error.syscall
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The `error.syscall` property is a string describing the [syscall][] that failed.
 
 #### error.path
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 When present (e.g. in `fs` or `child_process`), the `error.path` property is a string
 containing a relevant invalid pathname.
 
 #### error.address
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 When present (e.g. in `net` or `dgram`), the `error.address` property is a string
 describing the address to which the connection failed.
 
 #### error.port
 
-* {Number}
+* {number}
 
 When present (e.g. in `net` or `dgram`), the `error.port` property is a number representing
 the connection's port that is not available.

doc/api/errors.md

@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ added: v0.1.27
 
 <!-- type=var -->
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The directory name of the current module. This the same as the
 [`path.dirname()`][] of the [`__filename`][].
@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ added: v0.0.1
 
 <!-- type=var -->
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The file name of the current module. This is the resolved absolute path of the
 current module file.

doc/api/globals.md

@@ -463,7 +463,7 @@ aborted, in milliseconds since 1 January 1970 00:00:00 UTC.
 added: v0.1.90
 -->
 
-* `data` {string | Buffer}
+* `data` {string|Buffer}
 * `encoding` {string}
 * `callback` {Function}
 
@@ -531,7 +531,7 @@ Returns `request`.
 added: v0.1.29
 -->
 
-* `chunk` {string | Buffer}
+* `chunk` {string|Buffer}
 * `encoding` {string}
 * `callback` {Function}
 
@@ -895,7 +895,7 @@ will result in a [`TypeError`][] being thrown.
 added: v0.1.90
 -->
 
-* `data` {string | Buffer}
+* `data` {string|Buffer}
 * `encoding` {string}
 * `callback` {Function}
 
@@ -1080,7 +1080,7 @@ status message which was sent out.
 added: v0.1.29
 -->
 
-* `chunk` {string | Buffer}
+* `chunk` {string|Buffer}
 * `encoding` {string}
 * `callback` {Function}
 * Returns: {Boolean}

doc/api/http.md

@@ -586,7 +586,7 @@ function require(/* ... */) {
 added: v0.1.16
 -->
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The fully resolved filename to the module.
 
@@ -595,7 +595,7 @@ The fully resolved filename to the module.
 added: v0.1.16
 -->
 
-* {String}
+* {string}
 
 The identifier for the module.  Typically this is the fully resolved
 filename.
@@ -605,7 +605,7 @@ filename.
 added: v0.1.16
 -->
 
-* {Boolean}
+* {boolean}
 
 Whether or not the module is done loading, or is in the process of
 loading.