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== Goals ==
== Goals ==
* '''Conform with the Wiki V3 UI''': Utilize the same style defined by the Citizen skin (WCAG 2.0, Dark Mode support).
* '''Conform with the Wiki V3 UI''': Utilize the same style defined by the Citizen skin (WCAG 2.0, Dark Mode, Print Mode support).
* '''Integration with Visual Editor by implementing [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:TemplateData TemplateData]''': Allow users to use templates without knowing the syntax and wikitext.
* '''Integration with Visual Editor by implementing [https://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:TemplateData TemplateData]''': Allow users to use templates without knowing the syntax and wikitext.
* '''Centralized localization''': All template translations will be moved to the [[:Category:i18n templates|i18n templates]]. It also remove the need to use [[:Template:Translatable template|TLT and TNT]] templates on content pages.
* '''Centralized localization''': All template translations will be moved to the [[:Category:i18n templates|i18n templates]]. It also remove the need to use [[:Template:Translatable template|TLT and TNT]] templates on content pages.
* '''More versatile templates''': Make templates more modular to reduce redundancy and maintenance, while allowing the same template to adapt in more situation.
* '''More versatile templates''': Make templates more modular to reduce redundancy and maintenance, while allowing the same template to adapt in more situation.
* '''Unified categories''': Update the classification to match the latest standard set by in-game data and CIG
* '''Unified categories''': Update the classification to match the latest standard set by in-game data and CIG.
* '''Community integration''': Allow better community site and data integrations on infobox templates.
* '''Community integration''': Allow better community site and data integrations on infobox templates.
* '''Machine readable''': Improve the accessibility of information on the template for bots and impaired users. That includes introducing structured data and setting specific HTML tags for easier parsing.


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==Issue Tasklist==
== Issue Tasklist ==
=== Wiki V3 deployment ===
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! Task
! Description
! Date Added
! Priority
! Status
|-
| Retrofit styles for old infobox templates
| The old infobox styles are deprecated with the Wiki V3 update. A temporary styles will be implemented until the template rework.
| 2019-12-04
| High
| Staged on DEV
|-
| Rework mbox-related templates
| Message box templates like {{t|delete}} are deprecated with the Wiki V3 update. They will be reworked to conform to the latest standards.
| 2019-12-04
| Medium
| Staged on DEV
|-
| Rework hatnote-related templates
| Hatnote templates like {{t|for}} are deprecated with the Wiki V3 update. They will be reworked to conform to the latest standards.
| 2019-12-04
| High
| Staged on DEV
|-
| Rework the core infobox template
| {{t|Infobox}} will be updated to use Lua module instead (same as Wikimedia wiki). The current infobox template will be moved to {{t|Infobox temp}}.
| 2019-12-04
| Medium
| Staged on DEV
|-
| Retrofit the navplates
| Navplate image sizes are broken with the Wiki V3 update. Also remove links from the icons.
| 2019-12-04
| High
| Staged on DEV
|-
| Rework the RSI template
| {{t|RSI}} will be reworked and deprecated by {{t|Cite RSI}}. <code>ref=no</code> mode will use {{t|Link RSI}} instead.
| 2019-12-04
| Medium
| In Progress
|-
| Rework the Quote template
| {{t|quote}} will be reworked to the latest standard.
| 2019-12-04
| Low
| Staged on DEV
|-
| Updated alien language support
| Alien language support was broken with the Wiki V3 update. It will introduce a higher quality Xian and Vanduul font from UEEXI.
| 2019-12-04
| Low
| In Progress
|}


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[[Category:Issues]]

Revision as of 21:24, 4 December 2019

New Templates
Type Project
Description Rework templates to support the latest standards.
Date Created 2019-12-04
Priority High
Status In Progress
Leader User:Alistair3149

Most templates on the wiki are outdated and does not compliment with the on-going Wiki V3 project. Since these templates are used in a many pages, any changes could possibly affect a lot of pages. If you are familiar with templating and wanted to help out, please reach us on the Discord in the #wiki channel!

Goals

  • Conform with the Wiki V3 UI: Utilize the same style defined by the Citizen skin (WCAG 2.0, Dark Mode, Print Mode support).
  • Integration with Visual Editor by implementing TemplateData: Allow users to use templates without knowing the syntax and wikitext.
  • Centralized localization: All template translations will be moved to the i18n templates. It also remove the need to use TLT and TNT templates on content pages.
  • More versatile templates: Make templates more modular to reduce redundancy and maintenance, while allowing the same template to adapt in more situation.
  • Unified categories: Update the classification to match the latest standard set by in-game data and CIG.
  • Community integration: Allow better community site and data integrations on infobox templates.
  • Machine readable: Improve the accessibility of information on the template for bots and impaired users. That includes introducing structured data and setting specific HTML tags for easier parsing.

Issue Tasklist

Wiki V3 deployment

Task Description Date Added Priority Status
Retrofit styles for old infobox templates The old infobox styles are deprecated with the Wiki V3 update. A temporary styles will be implemented until the template rework. 2019-12-04 High Staged on DEV
Rework mbox-related templates Message box templates like {{delete}} are deprecated with the Wiki V3 update. They will be reworked to conform to the latest standards. 2019-12-04 Medium Staged on DEV
Rework hatnote-related templates Hatnote templates like {{for}} are deprecated with the Wiki V3 update. They will be reworked to conform to the latest standards. 2019-12-04 High Staged on DEV
Rework the core infobox template {{Infobox}} will be updated to use Lua module instead (same as Wikimedia wiki). The current infobox template will be moved to {{Infobox temp}}. 2019-12-04 Medium Staged on DEV
Retrofit the navplates Navplate image sizes are broken with the Wiki V3 update. Also remove links from the icons. 2019-12-04 High Staged on DEV
Rework the RSI template {{RSI}} will be reworked and deprecated by {{Cite RSI}}. ref=no mode will use {{Link RSI}} instead. 2019-12-04 Medium In Progress
Rework the Quote template {{quote}} will be reworked to the latest standard. 2019-12-04 Low Staged on DEV
Updated alien language support Alien language support was broken with the Wiki V3 update. It will introduce a higher quality Xian and Vanduul font from UEEXI. 2019-12-04 Low In Progress
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