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== Editing this wiki ==
 
== 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 [[Software]].
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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]].
 
* If you create a page, add it to applicable categories or pages so people actually discover it.
 
* 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.
 
* Don't create a category unless there are several pages that are in it.

Revision as of 19:05, 3 January 2019

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.

A large problem we've had is page and/or category fragmentation and also out of date information.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

Things to do