2023:Program/Hackathon/LXSTDQ-Wikimania Hackathon Unconference (Day 3, Room 324)

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Title: Wikimania Hackathon Unconference (Day 3, Room 324)

Speakers:

Andrew Lih

Andrew Lih (User:Fuzheado) is one of the world’s experts on Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement and is the author of the book The Wikipedia Revolution: How a bunch of nobodies created the world’s greatest encyclopedia (2009). He currently works on open access projects with Wikipedia, Wikidata, and Wikimedia Commons images, with the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Smithsonian Institution as Wikimedian at Large. In 2022, he was named a Wikimedia Laureate.

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Room: Room 324

Start time: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +0800

End time: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +0800

Type: No (pretalx) session type id specified

Track: No (pretalx) track id specified

Submission state: confirmed

Duration: 120 minutes

Do not record: false

Presentation language: en


Abstract & description[edit source]

Abstract[edit source]

The Wikimania Hackathon is an annual event to bring the global technical community together to connect, hack, run technical discussions and explore new ideas. Developers from all around the world come together to improve the technological infrastructure and software that powers and benefits the Wikimedia projects - MediaWiki, or other areas of Wikimedia code development.

Description[edit source]

Wikimania hackathon is a working event with limited capacity where technical Wikimedians from around the world meet to co-work on engineering problems. This event will be interactive and hands-on, with exercises and examples to help you practice your skills.

Further details[edit source]

Qn. How does your session relate to the event themes: Diversity, Collaboration Future?

This event relates to the conference themes of Diversity, Collaboration, and Future in the following ways:

Diversity: This event celebrates the diversity of technical projects and contributors that are involved in the Wikimania Hackathon, which covers various domains, languages, and perspectives. You will learn how to find and join projects that match your interests and skills, and how to work with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Collaboration: This workshop fosters collaboration by teaching how to use the an interactive space, attend or host sessions, and communicate with other participants. You will also learn how to collaborate with other technical contributors on specific topics or tasks throughout the year. Collaboration is essential for enhancing the quality and quantity of technical work that supports and benefits the Wikimedia projects.

Future: This workshop prepares you for the future by exposing you to the latest technologies, trends, and innovations in Wikimedia code development. You will also learn how to use the Wikimania Hackathon as an opportunity to learn new skills, explore new ideas, and create new solutions. Future-oriented themes are popular and engaging for conference-goers who want to stay ahead of the curve.

Qn. What is the experience level needed for the audience for your session?

Everyone can participate in this session

Qn. What is the most appropriate format for this session?

  • Tick Onsite in Singapore
  • Empty Remote online participation, livestreamed
  • Empty Remote from a satellite event
  • Empty Hybrid with some participants in Singapore and others dialing in remotely
  • Empty Pre-recorded and available on demand


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