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− | * Continuation of importing needed [[w:Wikipedia:Template index|Wikipedia templates]] and Modules | + | * Check the tracking category {{clc|Category:Pages with template loops}} |
+ | * Check the tracking category {{clc|Category:Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls}} | ||
+ | * Filling in the [[BattleTechWiki:Template index]], using the below as a guide | ||
+ | * Continuation of importing needed [[w:Wikipedia:Template index|Wikipedia templates]] and Modules. (with the majority of those that are needed can be seen here [[Special:Wantedpages]]) | ||
* Doing once over of Template Documentation subpages | * Doing once over of Template Documentation subpages | ||
**Making sure all links that need to be directed to Wikipedia are (using the 'w:' in their links). | **Making sure all links that need to be directed to Wikipedia are (using the 'w:' in their links). | ||
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**Modify examples to match our use cases. | **Modify examples to match our use cases. | ||
**Remove technical wordage that wouldn't be useful to our users. | **Remove technical wordage that wouldn't be useful to our users. | ||
− | * | + | ** {{tl|Infobox}} |
+ | ** {{tl|S-start}} | ||
+ | ** {{tl|External_media}} | ||
* Taking a look at what we currently have here: {{cl|Documentation see also templates}} | * Taking a look at what we currently have here: {{cl|Documentation see also templates}} | ||
** Reviewing, modifying and export any list templates in that category | ** Reviewing, modifying and export any list templates in that category | ||
** Checking if there are any other useful list templates needed by us on [[w:Category:Documentation see also templates|on Wikipedia's version of the same]] | ** Checking if there are any other useful list templates needed by us on [[w:Category:Documentation see also templates|on Wikipedia's version of the same]] | ||
+ | ** {{tl|Quicktemplates}} | ||
+ | ** {{tl|Table cell templates}} | ||
+ | ** {{tl|Xt/see also}} | ||
* Uploading of svg file images for use on templates | * Uploading of svg file images for use on templates | ||
**It has been recommended that we use [https://icon-sets.iconify.design/mdi/ Material Design Icons] | **It has been recommended that we use [https://icon-sets.iconify.design/mdi/ Material Design Icons] | ||
− | **Attempt to use the most " | + | **Attempt to use the most "liked" icons, referencing what Wikipedia is using for it |
− | * | + | * Requested Template imports: |
+ | ** [[w:Template:Tree list]] | ||
+ | * Requested Template changes | ||
+ | ** {{tl|Large category TOC}} As per request from [[User:Dmon]], increase the threshold of where this kicks in to something like 3000 as the simple starting letter is sufficient most of the time at 1200. | ||
== Featured Content== | == Featured Content== |
Revision as of 15:02, 16 October 2023
Project Templates | |
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Project Information | |
Type | Maintenance |
Hexcode | #B2BEB5 |
Senior Editor(s) | Deadfire |
Area(s) | Templates & Automation |
Discord | Sarna Discord Community |
Project Resources | |
Related Projects | BattleTechWiki:Project Cleanup |
Description
This WikiProject was formed to better manage the BattleTechWiki's myriad templates. This page contains their many useful suggestions, and it is hoped that this project will help to focus the efforts of other editors. If you would like to help, please inquire on the project's talk page and see the to-do list.
Goals
The main goal of this WikiProject is:
- To help manage the template namespace of the BattleTechWiki.
Scope
- Conducting efforts to better organize, document and display all templates in the template namespace, including: navigation templates, infobox templates, inline templates, image copyright tags and much more.
- Solving specific templates issues, such as standardisation of content and categorization.
- Improving the general documentation on how to create and use templates, in addition to improving the documentation pages of the individual templates.
- Clean-up of the unused, unneeded and/or redundant templates.
- Providing help and guidance in creating, updating, correcting and testing templates.
- Improving template accessibility
Related WikiProjects
Related
Child projects
- WikiProject Infoboxes - for Category:Infobox templates
- WikiProject Inline Templates – for Category:Inline templates
- WikiProject Navigation Templates - for Category:Navigation templates
Participants
Please feel free to add yourself here, and to indicate any areas of particular interest.
Open Tasks
- Check the tracking category Category:Pages with template loops (13)
- Check the tracking category Category:Pages using duplicate arguments in template calls (11)
- Filling in the BattleTechWiki:Template index, using the below as a guide
- Continuation of importing needed Wikipedia templates and Modules. (with the majority of those that are needed can be seen here Special:Wantedpages)
- Doing once over of Template Documentation subpages
- Making sure all links that need to be directed to Wikipedia are (using the 'w:' in their links).
- Improve wording as much as can be done.
- Modify examples to match our use cases.
- Remove technical wordage that wouldn't be useful to our users.
- {{Infobox}}
- {{S-start}}
- {{External_media}}
- Taking a look at what we currently have here: Category:Documentation see also templates
- Reviewing, modifying and export any list templates in that category
- Checking if there are any other useful list templates needed by us on on Wikipedia's version of the same
- {{Quicktemplates}}
- {{Table cell templates}}
- {{Xt/see also}}
- Uploading of svg file images for use on templates
- It has been recommended that we use Material Design Icons
- Attempt to use the most "liked" icons, referencing what Wikipedia is using for it
- Requested Template imports:
- Requested Template changes
- {{Large category TOC}} As per request from User:Dmon, increase the threshold of where this kicks in to something like 3000 as the simple starting letter is sufficient most of the time at 1200.
Featured Content
Internal-linking templates for the "See also" sections or at the bottom of template documentation
Most of the example boxes you see here are in Category:Documentation see also templates
Help templates
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Special Pages
Templates
Others to check
- Special:BrokenRedirects
- Special:UncategorizedCategories
- Special:WantedCategories
- Special:WantedFiles
Extensions
- Work with the following Mediawiki extensions:
- Extension:TemplateStyles (an extension that allows to specify that a stylesheet should be loaded from a wiki page, allowing the template to have custom styles without having to modify the site's main CSS file).
- Extension:TemplateData (an extension that provides the information about templates).
- Extension:TemplateWizard (an extension that adds a popup dialog box for adding template code to wikitext).
- Extension:WikiEditor (an extension that provides the editing toolbar).
- Extension: Page Forms (an extension allows you to have forms for creating and editing pages on your wiki, as well as for querying data, all without any programming).