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diff --git a/doc/api/events.md b/doc/api/events.md index 5eeab1856b..ec6f608609 100644 --- a/doc/api/events.md +++ b/doc/api/events.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ myEmitter.emit('event'); ## Passing arguments and `this` to listeners The `eventEmitter.emit()` method allows an arbitrary set of arguments to be -passed to the listener functions. It is important to keep in mind that when +passed to the listener functions. Keep in mind that when an ordinary listener function is called, the standard `this` keyword is intentionally set to reference the `EventEmitter` instance to which the listener is attached. @@ -77,8 +77,8 @@ myEmitter.emit('event', 'a', 'b'); ## Asynchronous vs. Synchronous The `EventEmitter` calls all listeners synchronously in the order in which -they were registered. This is important to ensure the proper sequencing of -events and to avoid race conditions or logic errors. When appropriate, +they were registered. This ensures the proper sequencing of +events and helps avoid race conditions and logic errors. When appropriate, listener functions can switch to an asynchronous mode of operation using the `setImmediate()` or `process.nextTick()` methods: |