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Its worth mentioning that our Wiki is probably one of the better ones, when compared with other Hackspaces in the UK.
Its worth mentioning that our Wiki is probably one of the better ones, when compared with other Hackspaces in the UK.
==How to help==
You can help by simply picking any page at all and updating it! '''Be Bold''' with your changes, nothing is lost when the wiki is edited; We can always revert back.
We use discussion pages to communicate and also the #wiki Slack channel.


==Tasks==
==Tasks==
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===Reorganisation of projects===
===Reorganisation of projects===
Maybe have separate subcategories for projects that of large 'Projects (by team)' and ones that are more or less solo 'Projects (by member).
Maybe have separate subcategories for projects that of large 'Projects (by team)' and ones that are more or less solo 'Projects (by member).
*Add [[Template:Project]] infobox to projects.
:75 Projects are using it as of 06/02/2019
:Close out old projects by marking them as Complete or Dormant
* Encourage general membership to post projects.
:Even just a picture is ok, big essays are not necessary :)
*The [[Projects]] page needs purging and re-writing. See talk page at [[Projects]]


===Deletion===
===Deletion===
The wiki is fairly old and has a lot of pages that haven't been updated in years. I'll categorise as [[:Category:CleanupDelete]] any page that I feel should be gone.
The wiki is fairly old and has a lot of pages that haven't been updated in years. Pages that genuinely aren't required can be tagged with [[:Category:CleanupDelete]] any page that I feel should be gone.
 
Most pages that contain historic pages can be de-categorized and tagged with [[Template:archive]]


===New pages===
===New pages===
====Page for each area====
====Hackspace Information====
*As part of a wider documentation project in the hackspace I'd like to create a page for each area of the space, and keep all relevant information on the wiki for members and guests to view.
*As part of a wider documentation project in the hackspace we should create a page for each area of the space, and keep all relevant information on the wiki for members and guests to view.
*Add area infobox with map showing location.
*Add area infobox with map showing location.
* Write [[About:History]] Page
:([[:Category:Featured]] - our story pages may help)
* Write [[About:The Space]] Page
* Sort out :[[:Category:Featured]]
:It currently contains an article that should be moved to [[Featured]]
* Update [[Hackspace 2.5]].
:This is quite a big one that it feels like people want to see more about.
* Encourage Teams to update their [[Team:]] pages with current contacts/ members
====Front page====
[[File:Wiki comakingspace.de MainPage links table.PNG|thumbnail|A nice table taken from the front page of CoMakingspace Hackspace wiki in Germany]]
*Convert 'list boxes' into template.
*Tidy alignment.
*Highlight featured pages.
*Make it easier to find task like tidying/ cleaning
*Make it clear how to contribute to the wiki
*Change the sidebar links so that they link to Pages [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Featured_content (Or Portals like this?)], Not categories


====Projects====
{{clear}}
The [[Projects]] page needs purging and re-writing. See talk page at [[Projects]]


===Tools and equipment===
===Tools and equipment===
*Add tool infobox to all Tool pages.
*Add some how-tos and reminders.
*Add some basic how-tos and reminders.
*Try to get info crafty tools and arty things as these seem to have little documentation currently. Things like screen printing are totally absent from the wiki.  
*Try to get info crafty tools and arty things as these seem to have little documentation currently. Things like screen printing are totally absent from the wiki.  
*Add [[Template:Tool]] infobox to Tools & Equipment pages
:12 Tools are using it as of 24/01/2019


===Wiki documentation===
===Wiki documentation===
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===Naming conventions and categories===
===Naming conventions and categories===


Have a naming convention for categories template etc. - for example, only capitalise first letter unless proper noun. Start with category type word first, for example, 'Category:Templates emoji'  rather than 'Emoji templates'.
*Have a naming convention for categories template etc. - for example, only capitalise first letter unless proper noun. Start with category type word first, for example, 'Category:Templates emoji'  rather than 'Emoji templates'.
 
*Move articles that have been placed at the top of a category pages, for example [[:Category:Rules]] and previously [[:Category:Network]]. Move them back to article space.
Move articles that have been placed at the top of a category pages, for example [[:Category:Rules]] and previously [[:Category:Network]]. Move them back to article space.


===Adding dates===
===Adding dates===
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===Style===
===Style===
Make infoboxes' top text white on dark green (like boxes on front page). For example, [[Template:Tool]].
Make infoboxes' top text white on dark green (like boxes on front page). For example, [[Template:Tool]].
===Front page===
[[File:Wiki comakingspace.de MainPage links table.PNG|thumbnail|A nice table taken from the front page of CoMakingspace Hackspace wiki in Germany]]
*Convert 'list boxes' into template.
*Tidy alignment.
*Highlight featured pages.
*Make it easier to find task like tidying/ cleaning
*Make it clear how to contribute to the wiki
{{clear}}


===Rule pages===
===Rule pages===
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===Encouraging wiki editors===
===Encouraging wiki editors===
Welcome template.
*Welcome template.
 
*Meetup for editors.
Meetup for editors.
*Update MediaWiki software/settings to allow thanking for contributions. Enable [[Wikipedia:WYSIWYG|WYSIWYG]] editing?
 
Update MediaWiki software/settings to allow thanking for contributions. Enable [[Wikipedia:WYSIWYG|WYSIWYG]] editing?


===Photos===
===Photos===
Photos are great! If needed, any page can be tagged with [[Template:Photo]]. Also, many photos are on the flickr, unfortunately a lot don't have descriptive titles.
*Photos are great! If a photo is needed, any page can be tagged with [[Template:Photo]].  
*Also, many photos are on the flickr, unfortunately a lot don't have descriptive titles.


===Categorise all uncategorised pages===
===Categorise all uncategorised pages===
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* [[Special:UncategorizedFiles]] (~1,316)
* [[Special:UncategorizedFiles]] (~1,316)


Remove [[Special:UnusedCategories|unused categories]] if no longer useful.
*Remove [[Special:UnusedCategories|unused categories]] if no longer useful.
 
*Add categories to Widget: pages
==List of tasks==
 
*Add [[Template:Project]] infobox to projects.
:75 Projects are using it as of 06/02/2019
:Close out old projects by marking them as Complete or Dormant
 
*Add [[Template:Tool]] infobox to Tools & Equipment
:12 Tools are using it as of 24/01/2019
 
* Write [[About:History]] Page
:([[:Category:Featured]] - our story pages may help)
 
* Write [[About:The Space]] Page
 
* Add categories to Widget: pages
 
* Sort out :[[:Category:Featured]]
:It currently contains an article that should be moved to [[Featured]]
 
* Change the sidebar links so that they link to Pages [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Featured_content (Or Portals like this?)], Not categories
 
* Encourage Teams to update their [[Team:]] pages with current contacts/ members
 
* Update [[Hackspace 2.5]].
:This is quite a big one that it feels like people want to see more about.
 
* Encourage general membership to post projects.
:Even just a picture is ok, big essays are not necessary :)
 
 
 


==Resources==
==Resources==

Revision as of 12:27, 8 February 2019

 This page is a draft and is probably being actively worked on. Feel free to contribute, or make suggestions on the talk page. However, be aware that details are subject to change. (This page was last edited 8 February 2019 @ 12:27 GMT)
WikiCleanup
Primary Contact
Created 03/11/2017‎
Completed
Dormant
Version
Members Various
Manufacturer {{{manufacturer}}}
Model {{{model}}}
Location [[{{{location}}}]]
GitHub / Repo {{{repo}}}
Status In Progress
Type Hackspace Infrastructure
Live Status
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This wiki has been in place since at least 2012, and many pages have not been updated in years. There are pages for tools we no longer have, outdated pages on tools we do have, and a lack of information on newer tools and on our teams and how the space works. The plan is to bring this wiki back up to date, and make it a resource that all ~600 of our members can count on.

Its worth mentioning that our Wiki is probably one of the better ones, when compared with other Hackspaces in the UK.

How to help

You can help by simply picking any page at all and updating it! Be Bold with your changes, nothing is lost when the wiki is edited; We can always revert back.

We use discussion pages to communicate and also the #wiki Slack channel.


Tasks

Reorganisation of projects

Maybe have separate subcategories for projects that of large 'Projects (by team)' and ones that are more or less solo 'Projects (by member).

75 Projects are using it as of 06/02/2019
Close out old projects by marking them as Complete or Dormant
  • Encourage general membership to post projects.
Even just a picture is ok, big essays are not necessary :)

Deletion

The wiki is fairly old and has a lot of pages that haven't been updated in years. Pages that genuinely aren't required can be tagged with Category:CleanupDelete any page that I feel should be gone.

Most pages that contain historic pages can be de-categorized and tagged with Template:archive

New pages

Hackspace Information

  • As part of a wider documentation project in the hackspace we should create a page for each area of the space, and keep all relevant information on the wiki for members and guests to view.
  • Add area infobox with map showing location.
  • Write About:History Page
(Category:Featured - our story pages may help)
It currently contains an article that should be moved to Featured
This is quite a big one that it feels like people want to see more about.
  • Encourage Teams to update their [[Team:]] pages with current contacts/ members

Front page

A nice table taken from the front page of CoMakingspace Hackspace wiki in Germany
  • Convert 'list boxes' into template.
  • Tidy alignment.
  • Highlight featured pages.
  • Make it easier to find task like tidying/ cleaning
  • Make it clear how to contribute to the wiki
  • Change the sidebar links so that they link to Pages (Or Portals like this?), Not categories

Tools and equipment

  • Add some how-tos and reminders.
  • Try to get info crafty tools and arty things as these seem to have little documentation currently. Things like screen printing are totally absent from the wiki.
  • Add Template:Tool infobox to Tools & Equipment pages
12 Tools are using it as of 24/01/2019

Wiki documentation

Naming conventions and categories

  • Have a naming convention for categories template etc. - for example, only capitalise first letter unless proper noun. Start with category type word first, for example, 'Category:Templates emoji' rather than 'Emoji templates'.
  • Move articles that have been placed at the top of a category pages, for example Category:Rules and previously Category:Network. Move them back to article space.

Adding dates

A lot of the information on the wiki is lacking dates. This can be helped by adding date= parameter to any relevant template. Also categories like Category:Project started in 2012, Category:Tools and Equipment acquired in 2013 etc. could help.

Style

Make infoboxes' top text white on dark green (like boxes on front page). For example, Template:Tool.

Rule pages

Rules are no longer updated on wiki (since 2016), make template for rule pages saying historical and pointing to rules.nottinghack.org.uk.

Encouraging wiki editors

  • Welcome template.
  • Meetup for editors.
  • Update MediaWiki software/settings to allow thanking for contributions. Enable WYSIWYG editing?

Photos

  • Photos are great! If a photo is needed, any page can be tagged with Template:Photo.
  • Also, many photos are on the flickr, unfortunately a lot don't have descriptive titles.

Categorise all uncategorised pages

Categorise all uncategorised pages. Especially useful for template pages, as it avoids making a template that already exists. We could make a tag for uncategorised pages. See Special:SpecialPages:

Resources

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