cakephp · markstory · Mar 7, 2026 · Mar 7, 2026 · Mar 7, 2026
diff --git a/docs/en/contributing/cakephp-coding-conventions.md b/docs/en/contributing/cakephp-coding-conventions.md
@@ -411,40 +411,18 @@ be preceded by a newline.
 
 Variable types for use in DocBlocks:
 
-Type
-Description
-
-mixed
-A variable with undefined (or multiple) type.
-
-int
-Integer type variable (whole number).
-
-float
-Float type (point number).
-
-bool
-Logical type (true or false).
-
-string
-String type (any value in " " or ' ').
-
-null
-Null type. Usually used in conjunction with another type.
-
-array
-Array type.
-
-object
-Object type. A specific class name should be used if possible.
-
-resource
-Resource type (returned by for example mysql_connect()).
-Remember that when you specify the type as mixed, you should indicate
-whether it is unknown, or what the possible types are.
-
-callable
-Callable function.
+| Type | Description |
+|------|-------------|
+| mixed | A variable with undefined (or multiple) type. |
+| int | Integer type variable (whole number). |
+| float | Float type (point number). |
+| bool | Logical type (true or false). |
+| string | String type (any value in " " or ' '). |
+| null | Null type. Usually used in conjunction with another type. |
+| array | Array type. |
+| object | Object type. A specific class name should be used if possible. |
+| resource | Resource type (returned by for example mysql_connect()). Remember that when you specify the type as mixed, you should indicate whether it is unknown, or what the possible types are. |
+| callable | Callable function. |
 
 You can also combine types using the pipe char:
 

diff --git a/docs/en/controllers/request-response.md b/docs/en/controllers/request-response.md
@@ -782,12 +782,12 @@ $response = $this->response->withFile(
 The supported options are:
 
 name
-The name allows you to specify an alternate file name to be sent to
-the user.
+: The name allows you to specify an alternate file name to be sent to
+  the user.
 
 download
-A boolean value indicating whether headers should be set to force
-download.
+: A boolean value indicating whether headers should be set to force
+  download.
 
 ### Sending a String as a File
 

diff --git a/docs/en/core-libraries/logging.md b/docs/en/core-libraries/logging.md
@@ -467,7 +467,7 @@ more information.
 `static` Cake\\Log\\Log::**configured**(): array
 
 returns
-An array of configured loggers.
+: An array of configured loggers.
 
 Get the names of the configured loggers.
 

diff --git a/docs/en/development/configuration.md b/docs/en/development/configuration.md
@@ -87,11 +87,11 @@ Below is a description of the variables and how they affect your CakePHP
 application.
 
 debug
-Changes CakePHP debugging output. `false` = Production mode. No error
-messages, errors, or warnings shown. `true` = Errors and warnings shown.
+: Changes CakePHP debugging output. `false` = Production mode. No error
+  messages, errors, or warnings shown. `true` = Errors and warnings shown.
 
 App.namespace
-The namespace to find app classes under.
+: The namespace to find app classes under.
 
 > [!NOTE]
 > When changing the namespace in your configuration, you will also
@@ -102,78 +102,77 @@ The namespace to find app classes under.
 <div id="core-configuration-baseurl">
 
 App.baseUrl
-Un-comment this definition if you **don’t** plan to use Apache’s
-mod_rewrite with CakePHP. Don’t forget to remove your .htaccess
-files too.
+: Un-comment this definition if you **don't** plan to use Apache's
+  mod_rewrite with CakePHP. Don't forget to remove your .htaccess
+  files too.
 
 App.base
-The base directory the app resides in. If `false` this
-will be auto detected. If not `false`, ensure your string starts
-with a `/` and does NOT end with a `/`. For example, `/basedir` is a valid
-App.base.
+: The base directory the app resides in. If `false` this
+  will be auto detected. If not `false`, ensure your string starts
+  with a `/` and does NOT end with a `/`. For example, `/basedir` is a valid
+  App.base.
 
 App.encoding
-Define what encoding your application uses. This encoding
-is used to generate the charset in the layout, and encode entities.
-It should match the encoding values specified for your database.
+: Define what encoding your application uses. This encoding
+  is used to generate the charset in the layout, and encode entities.
+  It should match the encoding values specified for your database.
 
 App.webroot
-The webroot directory.
+: The webroot directory.
 
 App.wwwRoot
-The file path to webroot.
+: The file path to webroot.
 
 App.fullBaseUrl
-The fully qualified domain name (including protocol) to your application's
-root. This is used when generating absolute URLs. By default, this value
-is generated using the `$_SERVER` environment. However, you should define it
-manually to optimize performance or if you are concerned about people
-manipulating the `Host` header.
-In a CLI context (from command) the `fullBaseUrl` cannot be read from $_SERVER,
-as there is no webserver involved. You do need to specify it yourself if
-you do need to generate URLs from a shell (for example, when sending emails).
+: The fully qualified domain name (including protocol) to your application's
+  root. This is used when generating absolute URLs. By default, this value
+  is generated using the `$_SERVER` environment. However, you should define it
+  manually to optimize performance or if you are concerned about people
+  manipulating the `Host` header.
+  In a CLI context (from command) the `fullBaseUrl` cannot be read from $_SERVER,
+  as there is no webserver involved. You do need to specify it yourself if
+  you do need to generate URLs from a shell (for example, when sending emails).
 
 App.imageBaseUrl
-Web path to the public images directory under webroot. If you are using
-a `CDN` you should set this value to the CDN's location.
+: Web path to the public images directory under webroot. If you are using
+  a `CDN` you should set this value to the CDN's location.
 
 App.cssBaseUrl
-Web path to the public css directory under webroot. If you are using
-a `CDN` you should set this value to the CDN's location.
+: Web path to the public css directory under webroot. If you are using
+  a `CDN` you should set this value to the CDN's location.
 
 App.jsBaseUrl
-Web path to the public js directory under webroot. If you are using
-a `CDN` you should set this value to the CDN's location.
+: Web path to the public js directory under webroot. If you are using
+  a `CDN` you should set this value to the CDN's location.
 
 App.paths
-Configure paths for non class based resources. Supports the
-`plugins`, `templates`, `locales` subkeys, which allow the definition
-of paths for plugins, view templates and locale files respectively.
+: Configure paths for non class based resources. Supports the
+  `plugins`, `templates`, `locales` subkeys, which allow the definition
+  of paths for plugins, view templates and locale files respectively.
 
 App.uploadedFilesAsObjects
-Defines whether uploaded files are being represented as objects (`true`),
-or arrays (`false`). This option is being treated as enabled by default.
-See the [File Uploads section](../controllers/request-response#request-file-uploads) in the Request &
-Response Objects chapter for more information.
+: Defines whether uploaded files are being represented as objects (`true`),
+  or arrays (`false`). This option is being treated as enabled by default.
+  See the [File Uploads section](../controllers/request-response#request-file-uploads) in the Request &
+  Response Objects chapter for more information.
 
 Security.salt
-A random string used in hashing. This value is also used as the
-HMAC salt when doing symmetric encryption.
+: A random string used in hashing. This value is also used as the
+  HMAC salt when doing symmetric encryption.
 
 Asset.timestamp
-Appends a timestamp which is last modified time of the particular
-file at the end of asset files URLs (CSS, JavaScript, Image) when
-using proper helpers. Valid values:
-
-- (bool) `false` - Doesn't do anything (default)
-- (bool) `true` - Appends the timestamp when debug is `true`
-- (string) 'force' - Always appends the timestamp.
+: Appends a timestamp which is last modified time of the particular
+  file at the end of asset files URLs (CSS, JavaScript, Image) when
+  using proper helpers. Valid values:
+  (bool) `false` - Doesn't do anything (default),
+  (bool) `true` - Appends the timestamp when debug is `true`,
+  (string) 'force' - Always appends the timestamp.
 
 Asset.cacheTime
-Sets the asset cache time. This determines the http header `Cache-Control`'s
-`max-age`, and the http header's `Expire`'s time for assets.
-This can take anything that you version of PHP's [strtotime function](https://php.net/manual/en/function.strtotime.php) can take.
-The default is `+1 day`.
+: Sets the asset cache time. This determines the http header `Cache-Control`'s
+  `max-age`, and the http header's `Expire`'s time for assets.
+  This can take anything that you version of PHP's [strtotime function](https://php.net/manual/en/function.strtotime.php) can take.
+  The default is `+1 day`.
 
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