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Overview

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The Technical Training on MediaWiki organized by Wiki Club SATI, in collaboration with the Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group, is a hands-on workshop designed to introduce students to the MediaWiki ecosystem and help them gain practical skills in open-source development. The session will cover a range of topics, from installing MediaWiki extensions to debugging and querying the MediaWiki database.

Mediawiki Training Workshop in collaboration with Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group and Wiki Club SATI

This collaboration brings together Wiki Club SATI’s commitment to fostering a community of young knowledge contributors and the Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group’s technical expertise, creating a unique learning experience for students interested in Wikimedia projects and open-source technologies.

Event Details

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  • Date: 8 November 2024
  • Time: 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
  • Location: VVNCC Computer Lab, SATI Campus

Program Schedule

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Time Program
10:30 am to 11:00 am Introductions
11:00 am to 11:30 am Introduction and Installing MediaWiki Extensions
11:30 am to 12:30 pm The MediaWiki Action API
12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Tools and Tasks in the MediaWiki Ecosystem
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm Break
2:30 pm to 4:00 pm Debugging - How to Contribute to the Movement
4:00 pm to 4:30 pm Short Introduction to MediaWiki Database and Query Service

Mentors

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  1. Gopa Vasanth - Core Member: Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group
  2. Nivas - Core member: Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group
  3. Suyash - Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group, Affcom

Event Facilitators

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  1. Shreya (talk)
  2. Dev Jadiya
  3. Sarthak Khare
  4. Akshat Shrivastava

About the Collaboration

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The Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group and Wiki Club SATI jointly organise this event to encourage more students to engage with open-source development within the Wikimedia ecosystem. The Indic MediaWiki Developers User Group has extensive experience supporting Wikimedia projects and contributing technical skills to the Indic Wikimedia community. By collaborating, both groups aim to foster technical expertise and create a supportive environment for young contributors interested in Wikimedia’s mission and open knowledge.

Benefits for Participants

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  • Hands-on Learning: Participants will have the chance to work directly with MediaWiki tools and learn how to install extensions, use the Action API, and debug code.
  • Skill Development: This training will introduce students to key technical skills such as debugging, database querying, and utilizing open-source tools in a real-world setting.
  • Open Source Contribution: The session will provide insights into how students can actively contribute to the Wikimedia movement, enhancing both their technical knowledge and their engagement with the global open-source community.

Register here

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This event is open to all students interested in exploring the technical aspects of MediaWiki and learning about open-source development. To participate, please register in advance and make sure you have Mediawiki successfully installed on your laptops.

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Contact Information

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For any queries regarding the event, please reach out to:

  • Email: wikiclubsati gmail.com


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