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Using DOIs and Archival Links on Wikipedia: Best Practices for Reliable Sources
Learn how to use DOIs and archival links to make Wikipedia citations reliable and permanent. Avoid broken links and improve source credibility with proven best practices.
Sports Journalism on Wikipedia: How Athletic and Gaming Communities Are Documented
Wikipedia's sports and gaming pages are maintained by volunteers who verify facts, cite reliable sources, and preserve athletic history without pay or recognition. This is journalism without bylines.
Wikipedia's API: How External Services Access Wikipedia Data
Wikipedia's API lets apps, assistants, and websites pull live, structured data from Wikipedia without scraping. It powers Siri, Google Assistant, and news sites with real-time facts.
Wikipedia API: How to Access Wikipedia Data Programmatically
Learn how to access Wikipedia's free data programmatically using its official API. Get summaries, images, and structured facts without scraping-perfect for bots, apps, and research tools.
Mobile-First Editing in Emerging Wikipedia Markets
Mobile-first editing is transforming Wikipedia in emerging markets, letting millions without computers add local knowledge in their own languages. This shift is making Wikipedia more diverse, accurate, and truly global.
How Bots Automate Media Metadata on Wikipedia Commons
Bots automate metadata tagging on Wikipedia Commons, making millions of media files searchable and usable. Learn how they work, what they fix, and how you can help improve open knowledge.
Recognizing Implicit Bias in Wikipedia Image Selection
Wikipedia images often reflect hidden biases, favoring white, male, and Western subjects. Learn how image selection impacts perception and what you can do to make visual representation more accurate and fair.
How Wikipedia Handles Millions of Requests: Caching and Server Architecture Explained
Wikipedia handles billions of monthly page views using smart caching, replica databases, and global data centers. Learn how its open-source architecture scales without expensive hardware or cloud services.
Wikimedia Foundation Legal Updates Affecting Wikipedia Editors
New legal updates from the Wikimedia Foundation shift responsibility to Wikipedia editors, requiring careful sourcing and legal awareness. Editors must now use new tools and follow stricter rules to stay protected.
How In the News Candidates Are Nominated and Reviewed on Wikipedia
Wikipedia's In the News section doesn't follow breaking news-it documents verified events with multiple reliable sources. Here's how nominations work, what gets approved, and why it's trusted by millions.
Recent Wikipedia Admin Actions Against Abusive Users
Wikipedia admins have intensified efforts against abusive users in 2025, using AI tools and stricter bans to combat vandalism, misinformation, and coordinated manipulation. Learn how the platform protects its integrity and what users can do to help.
Blocking Policy Case Studies from Wikipedia Administrator Noticeboards
Real case studies from Wikipedia's administrator noticeboards show how blocks are decided, appealed, and refined. Transparency, policy, and community oversight drive moderation-not secrecy.
