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| 1997 || || Wiki launch || CvWiki, one of the early wiki clones, is developed by Peter Merel. It introduces transclusion, backlinks, and "WayBackMode," setting a standard for future wiki applications. | | 1997 || || Wiki launch || CvWiki, one of the early wiki clones, is developed by Peter Merel. It introduces transclusion, backlinks, and "WayBackMode," setting a standard for future wiki applications. | ||
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| + | | 1997 || || || JWiki, the first implementation of {{w|WikiWikiWeb}} in the [[w:Java (programming language)|Java language]], is released by Ricardo Clements. It is notable for being back-ended by a database. | ||
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| 2000 || || Wiki evolution || By this time, {{w|WikiWikiWeb}}, the first wiki, has evolved significantly. It has grown beyond its initial purpose, leading to the creation of sister sites like MeatballWiki. This evolution demonstrates the expanding utility and cultural development of wikis, which would become more diverse and specialized. | | 2000 || || Wiki evolution || By this time, {{w|WikiWikiWeb}}, the first wiki, has evolved significantly. It has grown beyond its initial purpose, leading to the creation of sister sites like MeatballWiki. This evolution demonstrates the expanding utility and cultural development of wikis, which would become more diverse and specialized. | ||
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| Year | Month and date | Event type | Details |
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| 1997 | Wiki launch | CvWiki, one of the early wiki clones, is developed by Peter Merel. It introduces transclusion, backlinks, and "WayBackMode," setting a standard for future wiki applications. | |
| 1997 | JWiki, the first implementation of WikiWikiWeb in the Java language, is released by Ricardo Clements. It is notable for being back-ended by a database. | ||
| 2000 | Wiki evolution | By this time, WikiWikiWeb, the first wiki, has evolved significantly. It has grown beyond its initial purpose, leading to the creation of sister sites like MeatballWiki. This evolution demonstrates the expanding utility and cultural development of wikis, which would become more diverse and specialized. | |
| 2004 | October | MinorEdits checkbox is removed. | |
| 2005 | October | Service Launch | Wetpaint, a wiki farm, is launched. It aims to create a platform for users to build community sites with rich media content, further diversifying the types of wikis available. |
| 2005 | October | Wiki launch | La Frikipedia, a Spanish-language parody of Wikipedia, is launched. Like its counterparts in other languages, La Frikipedia uses humor and satire to poke fun at Wikipedia's serious tone. It would become a popular site in the Spanish-speaking internet community, known for its irreverent take on various subjects. |
| 2013 | July | Wetpaint, a company known for its wiki hosting service, sells its wiki operations to WikiFoundry. Wetpaint shifts its focus to hosting professionally generated content, marking a significant change in its business model. The sale represents the evolving nature of the wiki industry, as companies adapt to new market demands and opportunities. |
