Fix mistakes in the first 3 chapters

_en/basics/getting_started.md

@@ -50,7 +50,7 @@ minetest/mods.
 
 ![Find the mod's directory]({{ page.root }}/static/folder_modfolder.jpg)
 
-A "mod name" is used to refer to a mod. Each mod should have a unique name.
+A *mod name* is used to refer to a mod. Each mod should have a unique name.
 Mod names can include letters, numbers, and underscores. A good name should
 describe what the mod does, and the directory which contains the components of a mod
 must have the same name as the mod name.

_en/basics/lua.md

@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@ function ctf.post(team,msg)
 end
 ```
 
-For example, keywords in the above snippet are highlighted such as if, then, end, return.
+For example, keywords in the above snippet are highlighted such as if, then, end, and return.
 table.insert is a function which comes with Lua by default.
 
 Here is a list of common editors well suited for Lua.
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@ One such IDE is Eclipse with the Koneki Lua plugin:
 
 * Install Eclipse + Koneki.
 * Create a new Lua project from existing source (specify Minetest's base directory).
-* Follow instructions from Koneki wiki how to do "Attach to remote Application" debugging (just a few steps).
+* Follow instructions from Koneki wiki on how to do "Attach to remote Application" debugging (just a few steps).
 * It is suggested to add those lines from wiki at beginning of builtin.lua.
 * Start the debugger (set "Break on first line" in debugger configuration to see if it is working).
 * Start Minetest.
@@ -105,7 +105,7 @@ Local will be discussed in a bit, as it's part of a very important concept calle
 
 The `=` means *assignment*, so `result = a + b` means set "result" to a + b.
 Variable names can be longer than one character unlike in mathematics, as seen with the "result" variable.
-It's also worth noting that Lua is *case-sensitive*; A is a different variable than a.
+It's also worth noting that Lua is *case-sensitive*; A is a different variable to a.
 
 ### Variable Types
 
@@ -137,7 +137,7 @@ Not an exhaustive list. Doesn't contain every possible operator.
 
 ### Selection
 
-The most basic selection is the if statement. It looks like this:
+The most basic selection is the *if statement*. It looks like this:
 
 ```lua
 local random_number = math.random(1, 100) -- Between 1 and 100.
@@ -176,8 +176,8 @@ end
 
 Which prints "Yay!" if A is false and B is true.
 
-Logical and arithmetic operators work exactly the same, they both accept inputs
-and return a value which can be stored.
+Logical and arithmetic operators work exactly the same;
+they both accept inputs and return a value which can be stored.
 
 ```lua
 local A = 5
@@ -189,7 +189,7 @@ end
 
 ## Programming
 
-Programming is the action of talking a problem, such as sorting a list
+Programming is the action of taking a problem, such as sorting a list
 of items, and then turning it into steps that a computer can understand.
 
 Teaching you the logical process of programming is beyond the scope of this book;
@@ -199,7 +199,7 @@ however, the following websites are quite useful in developing this:
   learning to 'code', it provides an interactive tutorial experience.
 * [Scratch](https://scratch.mit.edu) is a good resource when starting from
   absolute basics, learning the problem solving techniques required to program.\\
-  Scratch is **designed to teach children** how to program, it isn't a serious
+  Scratch is **designed to teach children** how to program, and isn't a serious
   programming language.
 
 ## Local and Global Scope

_en/items/nodes_items_crafting.md

@@ -26,15 +26,15 @@ basic requirements for many mods.
 
 ## What are Nodes and Items?
 
-Nodes, Craftitems, and Tools are all Items.
+Nodes, craftitems, and tools are all Items.
 An item is something that could be found in an inventory -
 even though it may not be possible through normal game play.
 
-A node is an item which is placable or can be found in the world.
+A node is an item which can be placed or be found in the world.
 Every position in the world must be occupied with one and only one node -
 seemingly blank positions are usually air nodes.
 
-A craftitem isn't placable but is only found in inventories or as a dropped item
+A craftitem can't be placed and is only found in inventories or as a dropped item
 in the world.
 
 A tool has the ability to wear and typically has non-default digging capabilities.
@@ -104,7 +104,7 @@ Textures in Minetest are usually 16 by 16 pixels.
 They can be any resolution, but it is recommended that they are in the order of 2,
 for example 16, 32, 64, or 128.
 This is because other resolutions may not be supported correctly on older devices,
-resulting in lowered performance.
+resulting in decreased performance.
 
 ## Registering a basic node
 
@@ -124,7 +124,7 @@ To give a different texture per-side, supply the names of 6 textures in this ord
     up (+Y), down (-Y), right (+X), left (-X), back (+Z), front (-Z).
     (+Y, -Y, +X, -X, +Z, -Z)
 
-Remember: Just like with most 3D graphics, +Y is upwards in Minetest.
+Remember: just like with most 3D graphics, +Y is upwards in Minetest.
 
 ```lua
 minetest.register_node("mymod:diamond", {
@@ -188,7 +188,7 @@ minetest.register_craftitem("mymod:mudpie", {
 })
 ```
 
-By, understanding how item_eat works by simply returning a function, it's
+By understanding how item_eat works by simply returning a function, it's
 possible to modify it to do more complex behaviour such as play a custom sound.
 
 ## Crafting
@@ -196,12 +196,12 @@ possible to modify it to do more complex behaviour such as play a custom sound.
 There are several types of crafting recipe available, indicated by the `type`
 property.
 
-* shaped - Ingredients must be in the correct position.
-* shapeless - It doesn't matter where the ingredients are,
+* shaped - ingredients must be in the correct position.
+* shapeless - it doesn't matter where the ingredients are,
   just that there is the right amount.
-* cooking - Recipes for the furnace to use.
-* fuel - Defines items which can be burned in furnaces.
-* tool_repair - Defines items which can be tool repaired.
+* cooking - recipes for the furnace to use.
+* fuel - defines items which can be burned in furnaces.
+* tool_repair - defines items which can be tool repaired.
 
 Craft recipes are not items, so they do not use Item Names to uniquely
 identify themselves.
@@ -209,7 +209,7 @@ identify themselves.
 ### Shaped
 
 Shaped recipes are when the ingredients need to be in the right shape or
-pattern to work. In the below example, the fragments need to be in a
+pattern to work. In the example below, the fragments need to be in a
 chair-like pattern for the craft to work.
 
 ```lua
@@ -323,11 +323,11 @@ minetest.register_craft({
 })
 ```
 
-## Tools, Capabilities, and Dig Types
+## Tools, Capabilities and Dig Types
 
 Dig types are groups which are used to define how strong a node is when dug
 with different tools.
-A dig type group having a higher associated value means the node is easier
+A dig type group with a higher associated value means the node is easier
 and quicker to cut.
 It's possible to combine multiple dig types to allow the more efficient use
 of multiple types of tools.
@@ -376,4 +376,4 @@ minetest.register_tool("mymod:tool", {
 
 Groupcaps is the list of supported dig types for digging nodes.
 Damage groups are for controlling how tools damage objects, which will be
-discussed later in the objects chapter.
+discussed later in the Objects, Players, and Entities chapter.