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Revision as of 19:23, 22 September 2006
Overview
A wiki is a web application that allows users to add content, as on an Internet forum, but also allows anyone to edit the content. "Wiki" also refers to the software used in such websites. For a more complete definition, see Wikipedia:wiki.
The wiki format is particularly useful in a community setting, where it can be used as a repository of collective wisdom and knowledge, refined and developed by an iterative collaboration process, as well as serving as a central reference point for various community activities (IRC channels, real-life get-togethers, etc.)
Philosophy
- Why Wiki Works discussion at MeatballWiki
Software
- Traditional Wiki
- Variants on the wiki concept:
- TiddlyWiki: "a reusable non-linear personal web notebook"
- ShopWiki: a comparison-shopping engine with wiki pages
- wikicalc: wiki spreadsheet (written in Perl)
Reference
- Wikipedia
- WikiMatrix: wiki software comparison
- Wiki Science at WikiBooks:
Related Articles
- subwikis: discussion of an idea for making wikis more flexible
Notes
- The wiki format is well-suited for documenting pattern languages