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jquery.hoverIntent
module has been removed. This module could be used by gadgets and user scripts, to create an artificial delay in how JavaScript responds to a hover event. Gadgets and user scripts should now use jQuery hover()
or on()
instead. Examples can be found in the
migration guide.
[7]__ARCHIVEDTALK__
magic word. There will also be a new .mw-archivedtalk
CSS class for hiding the Reply button in individual sections on a page.
[9]
[10]
[11]Future changes
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wikitext
as a selected language. Old alternatives that were used to highlight wikitext, such as html5
, moin
, and html+handlebars
, can now be replaced.
[35]preload=MediaWiki:July
.
[36]Problems
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jquery.tipsy
will be removed from the MediaWiki core. This will affect some user scripts. Many lines with .tipsy(
can be commented out. OO.ui.PopupWidget
can be used to keep things working like they are now. You can
read more and
read about how to find broken scripts.
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jquery.cookie
with mediawiki.cookie
. The jquery.cookie
library will be removed in ~1 month, and staff developers will run a script to replace any remaining uses at that time.
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__TOC__
(or its localized form) added during an edit. There is
a listing of affected pages sorted by wiki, that may still need to be fixed.
[60]{{DEFAULTSORT:...}}
keywords incorrectly appear as missing templates in VisualEditor. Developers are exploring how to fix this. In the meantime, those wishing to edit the default sortkey of a page are advised to switch to source editing.
[61]#wpReason
with #wpReason > input
. See
an example fix.
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Category:Dutch ethicists has been nominated for merging. A discussion is taking place to decide whether this proposal complies with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. - car chasm ( talk) 03:04, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
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\
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. It can help you quickly access most tools in the editor.
[66]
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I tried to configure User:AlexNewArtBot to update new articles for the WP:Sudan but it was above my understanding tbh. I wonder if you can help. Just need to see pages that is created for Sudan which will help newcomers when they see there is some recent activities and not from 2012. FuzzyMagma ( talk) 19:03, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
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/
to all prop=extlinks
responses for bare domains. This is part of the work to remove duplication in the externallinks
database table.
[68]Problems
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.mbox-text
CSS class. This enables support for mbox templates that use divs instead of tables. Please make sure that the new styles won't affect other templates in your wiki.
[71]
[72]|targets=
parameter is also deprecated and should not be used. You should make gadgets work on mobile or disable them based on the skin (with the |skins=
parameter in MediaWiki:Gadgets-definition) rather than whether the user uses the mobile or the desktop website. Popular gadgets that create errors on mobile will be disabled by developers on the Minerva skin as a temporary solution.
[73]Future changes
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Hey @ Bamyers99
I hope you're doing well. I was wondering if you have any technical skills. I'm trying to fix some issues with the new articles on the Algeria Portal. I've already reached out to the creator of the robot, but they haven't been active for a year, so I'm not sure if you can help me with this or not.
Regards Riad Salih ( talk) 23:27, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Hey @ Bamyers99
Please, if you have some time, could you check this talk page?
Regards Riad Salih ( talk) 19:43, 29 June 2023 (UTC)
Hi @ Bamyers99 I am Shahrzad Mirgholikhan, the living person that you contributed a lot for me in the English page, however couple of your contributions are totally inaccurate. Would you mind not to undo any changes that I make for my own name?! Thanks and regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shahrzad MGK ( talk • contribs) 13:08, 3 July 2023 (UTC)
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The redirect
City (Georgia) has been listed at
redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the
redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at
Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 July 5 § City (Georgia) until a consensus is reached.
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I'm so sorry about the categories? Did I do that!? I absolutely did not mean to. Sorry again. jengod ( talk) 00:29, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
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en-ca
and en-gb
subpages with a transclusion of the base pages anymore. This makes it easier to maintain local overrides.
[84]action=growthsetmentorstatus
API will be deprecated with the new MediaWiki version. Bots or scripts calling that API should use the action=growthmanagementorlist
API now.
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Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Recent changes
Changes later this week
jquery.hoverIntent
module has been removed. This module could be used by gadgets and user scripts, to create an artificial delay in how JavaScript responds to a hover event. Gadgets and user scripts should now use jQuery hover()
or on()
instead. Examples can be found in the
migration guide.
[7]__ARCHIVEDTALK__
magic word. There will also be a new .mw-archivedtalk
CSS class for hiding the Reply button in individual sections on a page.
[9]
[10]
[11]Future changes
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Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Recent changes
wikitext
as a selected language. Old alternatives that were used to highlight wikitext, such as html5
, moin
, and html+handlebars
, can now be replaced.
[35]preload=MediaWiki:July
.
[36]Problems
Changes later this week
Future changes
jquery.tipsy
will be removed from the MediaWiki core. This will affect some user scripts. Many lines with .tipsy(
can be commented out. OO.ui.PopupWidget
can be used to keep things working like they are now. You can
read more and
read about how to find broken scripts.
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Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Problems
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Future changes
jquery.cookie
with mediawiki.cookie
. The jquery.cookie
library will be removed in ~1 month, and staff developers will run a script to replace any remaining uses at that time.
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Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Recent changes
Problems
__TOC__
(or its localized form) added during an edit. There is
a listing of affected pages sorted by wiki, that may still need to be fixed.
[60]{{DEFAULTSORT:...}}
keywords incorrectly appear as missing templates in VisualEditor. Developers are exploring how to fix this. In the meantime, those wishing to edit the default sortkey of a page are advised to switch to source editing.
[61]#wpReason
with #wpReason > input
. See
an example fix.
[62]Changes later this week
Future changes
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MediaWiki message delivery 14:48, 12 June 2023 (UTC)
Category:Dutch ethicists has been nominated for merging. A discussion is taking place to decide whether this proposal complies with the categorization guidelines. If you would like to participate in the discussion, you are invited to add your comments at the category's entry on the categories for discussion page. Thank you. - car chasm ( talk) 03:04, 14 June 2023 (UTC)
Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Recent changes
Changes later this week
\
or pressing ctrl + shift + p
. It can help you quickly access most tools in the editor.
[66]
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MediaWiki message delivery 20:06, 19 June 2023 (UTC)
I tried to configure User:AlexNewArtBot to update new articles for the WP:Sudan but it was above my understanding tbh. I wonder if you can help. Just need to see pages that is created for Sudan which will help newcomers when they see there is some recent activities and not from 2012. FuzzyMagma ( talk) 19:03, 25 June 2023 (UTC)
Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Recent changes
/
to all prop=extlinks
responses for bare domains. This is part of the work to remove duplication in the externallinks
database table.
[68]Problems
Changes later this week
.mbox-text
CSS class. This enables support for mbox templates that use divs instead of tables. Please make sure that the new styles won't affect other templates in your wiki.
[71]
[72]|targets=
parameter is also deprecated and should not be used. You should make gadgets work on mobile or disable them based on the skin (with the |skins=
parameter in MediaWiki:Gadgets-definition) rather than whether the user uses the mobile or the desktop website. Popular gadgets that create errors on mobile will be disabled by developers on the Minerva skin as a temporary solution.
[73]Future changes
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MediaWiki message delivery 16:16, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Hey @ Bamyers99
I hope you're doing well. I was wondering if you have any technical skills. I'm trying to fix some issues with the new articles on the Algeria Portal. I've already reached out to the creator of the robot, but they haven't been active for a year, so I'm not sure if you can help me with this or not.
Regards Riad Salih ( talk) 23:27, 26 June 2023 (UTC)
Hey @ Bamyers99
Please, if you have some time, could you check this talk page?
Regards Riad Salih ( talk) 19:43, 29 June 2023 (UTC)
Hi @ Bamyers99 I am Shahrzad Mirgholikhan, the living person that you contributed a lot for me in the English page, however couple of your contributions are totally inaccurate. Would you mind not to undo any changes that I make for my own name?! Thanks and regards — Preceding unsigned comment added by Shahrzad MGK ( talk • contribs) 13:08, 3 July 2023 (UTC)
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The redirect
City (Georgia) has been listed at
redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the
redirect guidelines. Anyone, including you, is welcome to comment on this redirect at
Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2023 July 5 § City (Georgia) until a consensus is reached.
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MediaWiki message delivery 19:51, 10 July 2023 (UTC)
I'm so sorry about the categories? Did I do that!? I absolutely did not mean to. Sorry again. jengod ( talk) 00:29, 15 July 2023 (UTC)
Latest tech news from the Wikimedia technical community. Please tell other users about these changes. Not all changes will affect you. Translations are available.
Recent changes
Changes later this week
en-ca
and en-gb
subpages with a transclusion of the base pages anymore. This makes it easier to maintain local overrides.
[84]action=growthsetmentorstatus
API will be deprecated with the new MediaWiki version. Bots or scripts calling that API should use the action=growthmanagementorlist
API now.
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