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<p>CSV import</p> <p><b>New page</b></p><div>[[File:Magnus_Manske.png|thumb|left]] [[File:MediaWiki_logo.png|thumb|left]] [[File:Wikia_Block_user.jpeg|thumb]] [[File:MediaWiki_1.41.0(wmf.22)_source_editing_at_English_Wikipedia_screenshot.png|thumb|left]] &#039;&#039;&#039;MediaWiki&#039;&#039;&#039; is a free and open-source [[wiki software]] platform, written in [[PHP]] and originally for use on [[Wikipedia]]. It is now also used by several other projects of the non-profit [[Wikimedia Foundation]] and by many other [[wikis]], both public and private. MediaWiki is designed to allow large server farms to serve millions of requests per day. It is an extremely powerful, scalable software and a feature-rich wiki implementation that uses a [[database]] to process and store all content.<br /> <br /> == Features ==<br /> MediaWiki offers a wide range of features, including [[multilingual support]], content [[categorization]], and a robust [[permission system]]. It supports [[wikitext]] for content formatting, allowing users to edit pages without needing to know HTML. MediaWiki&#039;s architecture allows for [[extension]]s, enabling administrators to add features and functionalities specific to their needs. The software also includes built-in [[caching]] mechanisms to enhance performance, [[user management]] capabilities, and a customizable [[skin]] system.<br /> <br /> == History ==<br /> MediaWiki was originally developed to serve the needs of Wikipedia, which was launched in 2001. As Wikipedia grew, the need for a more scalable and efficient software became apparent. MediaWiki was created in 2002 by Magnus Manske and improved upon by Lee Daniel Crocker. Its design focuses on high-volume traffic and a vast amount of content, making it one of the most efficient wiki platforms available.<br /> <br /> == Extensions ==<br /> One of the strengths of MediaWiki is its extensible nature, which allows developers to create [[MediaWiki extensions|extensions]] that add new features or modify existing ones. There are extensions for [[semantic web]] capabilities, visual editing ([[VisualEditor]]), spam prevention, and more. These extensions make MediaWiki adaptable to the needs of different users and communities.<br /> <br /> == Deployment ==<br /> MediaWiki is used worldwide by various organizations, including educational institutions, companies, and private individuals. It is particularly popular among open-source and research communities for its flexibility and reliability. Deploying MediaWiki requires a web server with PHP support and a database, such as [[MySQL]] or [[PostgreSQL]].<br /> <br /> == See Also ==<br /> * [[Wikipedia]]<br /> * [[Wikimedia Foundation]]<br /> * [[Wiki software]]<br /> * [[PHP]]<br /> * [[Database]]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Free wiki software]]<br /> [[Category:MediaWiki]]<br /> [[Category:Open-source wiki software]]<br /> [[Category:Software using the GNU GPL license]]<br /> <br /> {{software-stub}}</div>

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