Proposal: wiki-style projects section

[lukem512]

The projects section of the website is still under construction. This section currently has the potential for the greatest use as there is little being written about the community as a whole. As such, I propose that we employ existing software, namely a Wiki, and use it to host research or project write-ups that we are undertaking.

One potential caveat of using a Wiki is that it can be difficult to enforce consistent styling, categorisation or formatting of posts. As such, I further propose that the following format is followed when creating entries:

• Main page
• Categories
• • Project page (name, overview, purpose)
• • • Project task, update or entry (detailed description of task, research or methodology)

Project tasks should not be linked to from the main page or from category pages, creating a visible hierarchy.

Further, categories should be used sparingly and should be as general as functionally possible: i.e. using agriculture rather than lettuce. However, there is a balance to be struck here.

[mashpeter]

Where would the pages link from if not the main / categories?

[lukem512]

From the project page that they belong to. My feeling is that it is important not to muddy the hierarchy too much: there will be many tasks for each project, and many projects for each category. Listing all the tasks on the category page would make for difficult navigation.