Sandbox
Introduction
This knowledge base is built using Semantic MediaWiki an open-source extension for the MediaWiki platform, which is the software behind Wikipedia. It extends the standard MediaWiki functionality to allow for more sophisticated data management and querying capabilities.
Semantic MediaWiki adds the ability to define and store structured data within a MediaWiki installation, and to query that data using the Semantic Web standards of RDF and SPARQL. This enables users to create complex data relationships and to perform advanced data analysis within the wiki.
We are using the Semantic MediaWiki to creating a knowledge management system to manage information about how communities around the world are using technology to facilitate civic engagement, share resources and deliver services.
Interface
The Forms extension for MediaWiki is a tool that allows users to create and manage forms for adding, editing, and retrieving structured data within a MediaWiki installation. The Forms extension is built on top of the Semantic MediaWiki extension, which provides the underlying data management and querying capabilities.
With the Forms extension, users can create custom forms with fields for capturing specific data, such as names, addresses, and other information. These forms can be used to create new pages or to edit existing pages within the wiki. The data entered into the forms is automatically stored in the wiki's underlying database and can be queried and displayed using Semantic MediaWiki's powerful querying capabilities.
The Forms extension provides a user-friendly interface for managing forms, making it easy for even non-technical users to create and manage structured data within a wiki. This can be especially useful for organizations that need to capture and manage large amounts of structured data, such as research institutions or corporations.
Preparing to add Content
To prepare to add content to a Semantic Mediawiki with forms, a user should follow these steps:
- Familiarize yourself with the #See Purpose and #See Structure of the wiki: Before adding content, it's important to understand the purpose and organization of the wiki, including the categories and templates that are used to structure the content.
- Read the Guidelines for adding content: We provide guidelines for how to add content, including standards for formatting, organization, and tone. These guidelines should be reviewed and understood before adding any content.
- Familiarize yourself with the #See Forms: Semantic Mediawiki provides forms that make it easy to add and edit structured data, such as infoboxes, tables, and lists. You should familiarize yourself with the available forms and understand how to use them to add content to the wiki.
- Plan the content': Before actually adding content, you should plan what you want to add and how it will fit into the overall structure of the wiki.
- Add the content: After familiarizing yourself with the wiki, guidelines, and forms, you can start adding content to the wiki using the forms provided under the Authors title on the left. Each form starts with "Add a".
By following these steps, a user can prepare to add content to a Semantic Mediawiki with forms and ensure that their contributions are accurate, well-organized, and in line with the wiki's guidelines.