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== CodePedia FAQ ==
[b]What is CodePedia?[/b][br]
CodePedia is a Wiki-based system designed for programmers. You can find code or theory if you are stuck or place your own help for others on the web. It has a powerful set of formatting tags to help you make your content look exactly as you intended.[br][br]
[b]But what is a Wiki?[/b][br]
A Wiki is a set of interlinked web pages that can be edited or created by anyone. The original concept and software was by Ward Cunningham. The idea is to make it easy for anyone to add new content or edit old content.[br][br]
[b]Why does CodePedia exist?[/b][br]
CodePedia was implemented in the hopes of becoming a reliable and extensive source of tips, tricks and other types of help for programmers. Programmers, from the newbie who has never programmed before to the advanced user who is making a living from programming, are encouraged to look here for help and place their own knowledge here for others.[br][br]
[b]Who owns CodePedia?[/b][br]
The server, software, page design, logos, etc. are all owned by [[maspecialto:info@prcogrammersheaven.tacomt | Tore Nestenius]]. The content itself is in the public domain and is free for anyone's use. See the ?copyright for more information.[br][br]
[b]So who puts this content here?[/b][br]
You do! Everyone who has some knowledge that is not already here is encouraged to post it. CodePedia is a joint effort by all of our users.[br][br]¶
[b]If anyone can edit any page, what will stop people from destroying content I post?[/b][br]¶
Every time a change is made to a page, the old content is stored and an entry is made on the recent changes page. Some people, including me, [user:KDivad Leahcim], help keep an eye on modified pages. There is also some evidence from other sites that indicate there are more people willing to fix pages than there are people willing to destroy them.[br][br]¶
[b]So, posted content is relatively safe from damage. What if some content needs editing? Should I?[/b][br]¶
If you see something that is inaccurate or misworded, then you should correct it. If you don't, then you might as well share the blame for the error.[br][br]¶
[b]Alright, I should correct anything I see that is wrong. What if I don't know what's right?[/b][br]¶
Good question! Every page has a "Discuss this topic" link. If you aren't sure about some content, post a question on the talk page for the next person that does know.[br][br]¶
[b]When looking through some content, I notice all these ? links. What are they?[/b][br]¶
When you create a link (see linking in the rendering specifications) to another page in CodePedia, one of two things happen. If the page exists, then the link is displayed as a normal link to the other page. If the page doesn't exist, then the link's name has a ? link place in front of it instead. This makes it easy to see if the page exists when reading some content. If you click that ? link, you will get a form to create the page. (see also [[NamingConventions | naming conventions]])[br][br]¶
[b]This is sounding better and better! How can I get started?[/b][br]¶
Easy! Take a look in help for more details.
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CP FAQ
Displaying differences between revision 1 and revision 2
== CodePedia FAQ ==
[b]What is CodePedia?[/b][br]
CodePedia is a Wiki-based system designed for programmers. You can find code or theory if you are stuck or place your own help for others on the web. It has a powerful set of formatting tags to help you make your content look exactly as you intended.[br][br]
[b]But what is a Wiki?[/b][br]
A Wiki is a set of interlinked web pages that can be edited or created by anyone. The original concept and software was by Ward Cunningham. The idea is to make it easy for anyone to add new content or edit old content.[br][br]
[b]Why does CodePedia exist?[/b][br]
CodePedia was implemented in the hopes of becoming a reliable and extensive source of tips, tricks and other types of help for programmers. Programmers, from the newbie who has never programmed before to the advanced user who is making a living from programming, are encouraged to look here for help and place their own knowledge here for others.[br][br]
[b]Who owns CodePedia?[/b][br]
The server, software, page design, logos, etc. are all owned by [[
[b]So who puts this content here?[/b][br]
You do! Everyone who has some knowledge that is not already here is encouraged to post it. CodePedia is a joint effort by all of our users.[br][br]¶
[b]If anyone can edit any page, what will stop people from destroying content I post?[/b][br]¶
Every time a change is made to a page, the old content is stored and an entry is made on the recent changes page. Some people, including me, [user:KDivad Leahcim], help keep an eye on modified pages. There is also some evidence from other sites that indicate there are more people willing to fix pages than there are people willing to destroy them.[br][br]¶
[b]So, posted content is relatively safe from damage. What if some content needs editing? Should I?[/b][br]¶
If you see something that is inaccurate or misworded, then you should correct it. If you don't, then you might as well share the blame for the error.[br][br]¶
[b]Alright, I should correct anything I see that is wrong. What if I don't know what's right?[/b][br]¶
Good question! Every page has a "Discuss this topic" link. If you aren't sure about some content, post a question on the talk page for the next person that does know.[br][br]¶
[b]When looking through some content, I notice all these ? links. What are they?[/b][br]¶
When you create a link (see linking in the rendering specifications) to another page in CodePedia, one of two things happen. If the page exists, then the link is displayed as a normal link to the other page. If the page doesn't exist, then the link's name has a ? link place in front of it instead. This makes it easy to see if the page exists when reading some content. If you click that ? link, you will get a form to create the page. (see also [[NamingConventions | naming conventions]])[br][br]¶
[b]This is sounding better and better! How can I get started?[/b][br]¶
Easy! Take a look in help for more details.
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