W13.1 May 27 (Mon)--Changyeop Jung

 1. Summary

Categories are used to group together pages on similar subjects. The MediaWiki feature that implements this adds any page containing text like [[Category

]] to the automated listing for the category named XYZ. Categories help readers find and navigate subject areas, see pages sorted by title, and discover relationships between articles.

Categories are typically found at the bottom of an article page. Clicking on a category name brings up a category page listing articles (or other pages) added to that category. There may also be a section listing subcategories, allowing categories to be organized into tree-like structures to aid navigation.

The term "category" refers to both the title of a category page (the category pagename) and the category itself. Understanding this and learning the layout of a category page is valuable for research techniques. (See also the search box parameter "incategory.") The layout of a category page is mostly text, but it also supports displaying category trees.

The MediaWiki software maintains tables of categories, to which any editable page can be added by including "[[Category

name]]" or "[[Category

name|Sortkey]]" in the page's wiki markup. The categories a page belongs to appear in a box at the bottom of the page.

A category is usually associated with a category page in the "Category:" namespace. A category page contains text that can be edited like any other page, but when displayed, it shows an automatically generated list of all pages in that category, in the form of links. Other category pages listed here are treated as subcategories.

2.Interesting things

Categories in MediaWiki offer several intriguing features that enhance content organization and navigation. By including a category tag (e.g., [[Category

]]) in the wiki markup, pages are automatically added to the relevant category, streamlining the organization process. This helps readers quickly find related articles and explore subject areas efficiently. Subcategorization allows categories to contain subcategories, creating a hierarchical structure that supports detailed navigation.

The term "category" refers to both the actual category and the title of the category page. Category pages can be edited like any other page, allowing for additional text and content, but they also automatically generate a list of all pages within the category, presented as links. The use of sort keys ([[Category

name|Sortkey]]) provides control over page order within a category.

Categories can also be used in search queries with the "incategory" parameter, making it easier to find relevant pages directly from the search box. Typically displayed at the bottom of article pages, categories are easy to locate without distracting from the main content. These features make categories a powerful tool in MediaWiki for organizing, navigating, and managing content effectively.

3.Question

 What are the best practices for managing large categories with numerous pages?

Are there any tools or plugins available to automate the creation of categories and the addition of pages to them?

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