Correct spelling & grammar in 4.4. contributing/

contributing/code/bc.rst

@@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ may introduce new features, but must do so without breaking the existing API of
 that release branch (5.x in the previous example).
 
 We also provide deprecation message triggered in the code base to help you with
-the migration process across major release.
+the migration process across major releases.
 
 .. caution::
 

contributing/code/core_team.rst

@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Symfony contributions:
 Core Membership Application
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
-About once a year, the core team discuss the opportunity to invite new members.
+About once a year, the core team discusses the opportunity to invite new members.
 
 Core Membership Revocation
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
@@ -171,7 +171,7 @@ The **Project Leader** is also the release manager for every Symfony version.
 Symfony Core Rules and Protocol Amendments
 ------------------------------------------
 
-The rules described in this document may be amended at anytime at the
+The rules described in this document may be amended at any time at the
 discretion of the **Project Leader**.
 
 .. [1] Minor changes comprise typos, DocBlock fixes, code standards

contributing/code/maintenance.rst

@@ -74,7 +74,7 @@ are never accepted in a patch version:
 .. note::
 
     This policy is designed to enable a continuous upgrade path that allows one
-    to move forward with newest Symfony versions in the safest way. One should
+    to move forward with the newest Symfony versions in the safest way. One should
     be able to move PHP versions, OS or Symfony versions almost independently.
     That's the reason why supporting the latest PHP versions or OS features is
     considered as bug fixes.

contributing/code/stack_trace.rst

@@ -56,7 +56,7 @@ things for you beforehand, like routing or access control.
 Symfony being both a framework and library of components, it calls your
 code and then your code might call it. This means you will always have
 at least 2 parts, very often 3 in your stack traces when using Symfony:
-a part that starts in one of the entrypoints of the framework
+a part that starts in one of the entry points of the framework
 (``bin/console`` or ``public/index.php`` in most cases), and ends when
 reaching your code, most times in a command or in a controller found under
 ``src``. Then, either the exception is thrown in your code or in
@@ -75,7 +75,7 @@ Next, you can have a look at what packages are involved. Files under
 library and ``acme/router`` the Composer package. If you plan on
 reporting the bug, make sure to report it to the library throwing the
 exception. ``composer home acme/router`` should lead you to the right
-place for that. As Symfony is a monorepository, use ``composer home
+place for that. As Symfony is a mono-repository, use ``composer home
 symfony/symfony`` when reporting a bug for any component.
 
 Getting Stack Traces with Symfony
@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ from your development environment through a web browser:
 
 1. Are there several exceptions? If yes, the most interesting one is
    often exception 1/n which, is shown *last* in the example below (it
-   is the one marked as exception [1/2]).
+   is the one marked as an exception [1/2]).
 2. Under the "Stack Traces" tab, you will find exceptions in plain
    text, so that you can easily share them in e.g. bug reports. Make
    sure to **remove any sensitive information** before doing so.
@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ Since stack traces may contain sensitive data, they should not be
 exposed in production. Getting a stack trace from your production
 environment, although more involving, is still possible with solutions
 that include but are not limited to sending them to an email address
-with monolog.
+with Monolog.
 
 Stack Traces in the CLI
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

contributing/code/standards.rst

@@ -78,7 +78,7 @@ short example containing most features described below::
         }
 
         /**
-         * Transforms the input given as first argument.
+         * Transforms the input given as the first argument.
          *
          * @param bool|string $dummy   Some argument description
          * @param array       $options An options collection to be used within the transformation

contributing/code_of_conduct/code_of_conduct.rst

@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Scope
 
 This Code of Conduct applies both within project spaces and in public spaces
 when an individual is representing the project or its community. Examples of
-representing a project or community include using an official project e-mail
+representing a project or community include using an official project email
 address, posting via an official social media account, or acting as an appointed
 representative at an online or offline event. Representation of a project may be
 further defined and clarified by CARE team members.

contributing/code_of_conduct/reporting_guidelines.rst

@@ -76,7 +76,7 @@ members will not be included in any communication on the incidents as well as re
 created related to the incidents.
 
 CARE team members are expected to inform the CARE team and the reporters
-in case of conflicts on interest and recuse themselves if this is deemed a problem.
+in case of a conflict of interest, and recuse themselves if this is deemed to be a problem.
 
 Appealing the response
 ----------------------

contributing/community/mentoring.rst

@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@ it might still seem overwhelming - contributing can be complex! For this
 purpose we created a dedicated `Symfony Slack`_ channel called `#mentoring`_
 to connect new contributors to long-time contributors. This is a great way
 to get one-on-one advice on the entire process. These long-time contributors
-do really want to help new contributors - so feel free to ask anything!
+truly want to help new contributors - so feel free to ask anything!
 
 .. _`Symfony Slack`: https://symfony.com/slack-invite
 .. _`#mentoring`: https://symfony-devs.slack.com/messages/mentoring

contributing/community/releases.rst

@@ -80,7 +80,7 @@ of Symfony to the next one.
 
 When a feature implementation cannot be replaced with a better one without
 breaking backward compatibility, Symfony deprecates the old implementation and
-adds a new preferred one along side. Read the
+adds a new preferred one alongside. Read the
 :ref:`conventions <contributing-code-conventions-deprecations>` document to
 learn more about how deprecations are handled in Symfony.
 

contributing/community/review-comments.rst

@@ -28,8 +28,8 @@ constructive, respectful and helpful reviews and replies.
     welcoming place for everyone. **You are free to disagree with
     someone's opinions, but don't be disrespectful.**
 
-First of, accept that many programming decisions are opinions.
-Discuss trade offs, which you prefer, and reach a resolution quickly.
+It’s important to accept that many programming decisions are opinions.
+Discuss trade-offs, which you prefer, and reach a resolution quickly.
 It's not about being right or wrong, but using what works.
 
 Tone of Voice
@@ -118,13 +118,13 @@ If a piece of code is in fact wrong, explain why:
 * "We only provide integration with very popular projects (e.g. we integrate Bootstrap but not your own CSS framework)"
 
 * "This would require adding lots of code and making lots of changes for a feature that doesn't look so important.
-  That could hurt maintaining in the future."
+  That could hurt maintenance in the future."
 
 Asking for Changes
 ------------------
 
 Rarely something is perfect from the start, while the code itself is good.
-It may not be optimal or conform the Symfony coding style.
+It may not be optimal or conform to the Symfony coding style.
 
 Again, understand the author already spent time on the issue and asking
 for (small) changes may be misinterpreted or seen as a personal attack.
@@ -143,7 +143,7 @@ Use words like "Please", "Thank you" and "Could you" instead of making demands;
 
 * "Please use 4 spaces instead of tabs", "This needs be on the previous line";
 
-During a pull request review you can usually leave more then one comment,
+During a pull request review you can usually leave more than one comment,
 you don't have to use "Please" all the time. But it wouldn't hurt.
 
 It may not seem like much, but saying "Thank you" does make others feel
@@ -158,7 +158,7 @@ In that case, it is better to try to approach the discussion in
 a different way, to not escalate further.
 
 If you want someone to mediate, please join the ``#contribs`` channel on `Symfony Slack`_,
-to have a safe environment and keep working together on the common goals.
+to have a safe environment and keep working together on common goals.
 
 Using Humor
 -----------
@@ -172,8 +172,8 @@ to the Symfony community.** And don't marginalize someone's problems;
 
 Even if someone's explanation is "inviting to joke about it", it's a real
 problem to them. Making jokes about this doesn't help with solving their
-problem and only makes them *feel stupid*. Instead try to discover what
-the problem is really about.
+problem and only makes them *feel stupid*. Instead, try to discover the
+actual problem.
 
 Final Words
 -----------

contributing/community/reviews.rst

@@ -109,7 +109,7 @@ to understand the functionality that has been fixed or added and find out
 whether the implementation is complete.
 
 It is okay to do partial reviews! If you do a partial review, comment how far
-you got and leave the PR in "Needs Review" state.
+you got and leave the PR in the "Needs Review" state.
 
 Pick a pull request from the `PRs in need of review`_ and follow these steps:
 

contributing/community/speaker-mentoring.rst

@@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ speakers with people who are just taking their first steps in this area:
 
     A good first step might be to give a talk at a local user group to a
     smaller crowd that one knows more intimately. A next step could be to
-    give a talk at conference in your first language.
+    give a talk at a conference in your first language.
 
 The best way to find people that can review your talk idea or slides is
 the `#speaker-mentoring`_ channel on `Symfony Slack`_. There are many

contributing/diversity/governance.rst

@@ -64,11 +64,11 @@ knowing that the responsibility they accept for said vote is justified.
 Voting
 ~~~~~~
 
-The guidance team have the right to vote on proposals for actionable items.
+The guidance team has the right to vote on proposals for actionable items.
 The quorum of "yes" or "no" votes required for a decision to be considered valid
 is at least 75% of active, appointed members of the guidance team - to abstain
 from voting means that vote will not be counted towards the quorum.
-For an actionable item to pass, approval from greater than 50% of the voting
+For an actionable item to pass, approval from more than 50% of the voting
 guidance team members is required. Use or management of finances/donations
 require at least a two-thirds majority to pass.
 

contributing/documentation/overview.rst

@@ -194,7 +194,7 @@ Your Next Documentation Contributions
 
 Check you out! You've made your first contribution to the Symfony documentation!
 Somebody throw a party! Your first contribution took a little extra time because
-you needed to learn a few standards and setup your computer. But from now on,
+you had to learn a few standards and set up your computer. But from now on,
 your contributions will be much easier to complete.
 
 Here is a **checklist** of steps that will guide you through your next
@@ -288,7 +288,7 @@ The generated documentation is available in the ``_build/html`` directory.
 Frequently Asked Questions
 --------------------------
 
-Why Do my Changes Take so Long to Be Reviewed and/or Merged?
+Why Do My Changes Take So Long to Be Reviewed and/or Merged?
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
 Please be patient. It can take up to several days before your pull request can

contributing/translations/index.rst

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ following error message by default: "This value is not a valid timezone."
 
 These messages are translated into tens of languages thanks to the Symfony
 community. Symfony adds new messages on a regular basis, so this is an ongoing
-translation process and you can help us providing the missing translations.
+translation process and you can help us by providing the missing translations.
 
 How to Contribute a Translation
 -------------------------------