Tag: Wikipedia data

Leona Whitcombe

Lua Modules on Wikipedia: How They Power Templates and Data

Lua modules power Wikipedia's templates and data displays, replacing messy wiki markup with clean, reusable code. They handle citations, infoboxes, and dynamic content behind the scenes-faster, safer, and more reliably than ever before.

Leona Whitcombe

How Wikidata-Powered Infoboxes Keep Wikipedia Consistent Across Languages

Wikidata-powered infoboxes let Wikipedia maintain accurate, synchronized facts across 300+ languages. One edit updates every version - making global knowledge sharing possible.

Leona Whitcombe

Copyright and Attribution: When AI Systems Use Wikipedia Data

AI systems rely heavily on Wikipedia for training data, but rarely give credit. This article explores the legal, ethical, and cultural consequences of using open knowledge without attribution-and what needs to change.

Leona Whitcombe

Querying Wikipedia with the API: Practical Examples for Editors

Learn how Wikipedia editors use the API to automate tasks like checking citations, finding broken links, and tracking edits. Practical examples for non-programmers.

Leona Whitcombe

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.