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12 Jan
MediaWiki Software: How Wikipedia Runs Behind the Scenes
Leona Whitcombe

MediaWiki Software: How Wikipedia Runs Behind the Scenes

MediaWiki is the open-source software behind Wikipedia, built to handle millions of edits and users. Learn how it works, why it's different from other platforms, and how you can use it yourself.

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