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Below are tasks that can be put off for some time but should be acted upon eventually.
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This page describes how to contribute to this wiki, and things that need to be done as well. [[w:Wikipedia:Contributing_to_Wikipedia|Wikipedia's guide]] has a good overview of contributing, but this page is specific to this Wiki.
  
==Activities==
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A large problem we've had is page and/or category fragmentation and out of date information.
* Write wiki templates
 
* Expand wiki coverage of using Linux and [[:Category:Libre course software|Free Software for coursework]]
 
  
==Infrastructure==
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== Editing this wiki ==
* Wikimedia mobile deployment
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* Don't create a page unless you have a lot to write about. In most cases, this is better suited to be added to an existing page such as [[Class Software]].
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* If you create a page, add it to applicable categories or pages so people actually discover it.
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* Don't create a category unless there are several pages that are in it.
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** People don't navigate the wiki using categories. Instead, use terms you think people will use to search for your page.
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* Explore [[Special:Categories|Existing categories]]
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== Things to do ==
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* Nearby functionality (See [https://github.com/JeroenDeDauw/Maps/issues/530 this issue])
 
* Add symbol copy area to MediaWiki footer
 
* Add symbol copy area to MediaWiki footer
 
* Use transclusion for VTLUUG portal
 
* Use transclusion for VTLUUG portal
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* See [[:Category:Needs restoration]]
  
[[Category:VTLUUG Projects]]
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[[Category:VTLUUG:Projects]]
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[[Category:Infrastructure]]
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[[Category:Howtos]]

Latest revision as of 09:55, 4 January 2019

This page describes how to contribute to this wiki, and things that need to be done as well. Wikipedia's guide has a good overview of contributing, but this page is specific to this Wiki.

A large problem we've had is page and/or category fragmentation and out of date information.

Editing this wiki

  • Don't create a page unless you have a lot to write about. In most cases, this is better suited to be added to an existing page such as Class Software.
  • If you create a page, add it to applicable categories or pages so people actually discover it.
  • Don't create a category unless there are several pages that are in it.
    • People don't navigate the wiki using categories. Instead, use terms you think people will use to search for your page.
  • Explore Existing categories

Things to do