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Wiki

Wiki (/ˈwɪki/ WIK-ee) is a type of website that allows collaborative editing of its content and structure by its users. The term "wiki" comes from the Hawaiian phrase, "wiki wiki," which means "quick" or "fast."

Etymology

The term "wiki" was coined by Ward Cunningham, the developer of the first wiki software, WikiWikiWeb. He chose the word "wiki" because it was the Hawaiian word for "quick," and he wanted to emphasize the website's focus on quick and easy collaborative editing.

Related Terms

  • Wiki software: A type of software that allows users to create, edit, and link web pages together. Wiki software is often used to create collaborative websites, known as wikis.
  • Wiki page: A page on a wiki website that can be edited by any user. Wiki pages often contain text, links to other pages, and sometimes images or other media.
  • Wiki edit: A change made to a wiki page by a user. Wiki edits can be tracked and reversed if necessary, allowing for collaborative editing and control over the content of the wiki.
  • Wiki history: A record of all edits made to a wiki page. The wiki history allows users to see who made each edit, when it was made, and what changes were made.
  • Wiki user: A person who uses a wiki website. Wiki users can create new pages, edit existing pages, and participate in discussions about the content of the wiki.
  • Wiki administrator: A user with additional permissions on a wiki website. Wiki administrators can protect and delete pages, block users, and perform other administrative tasks.
  • Wiki community: The group of users who contribute to a wiki website. The wiki community collaboratively decides on the content and structure of the wiki.

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