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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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| + | | 2002 || January 25 || Wiki launch || {{w|MediaWiki}} is launched as a free and open-source wiki software. Initially developed by Magnus Manske for Wikipedia, the software would be enhanced by Lee Daniel Crocker and maintained by the {{w|Wikimedia Foundation}}. MediaWiki supports large-scale collaborative projects with its robust features for content management and editing. Its flexibility and scalability makes it the preferred choice for {{w|Wikipedia}} and numerous other wikis worldwide, solidifying its role as a key tool in the development of collaborative online platforms. | ||
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Revision as of 20:10, 11 September 2024
Extended timeline
Full timeline
| 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. | ||
| 1999 | Wiki development | PikiPiki, a rewrite of WikiWikiWeb in Python by Martin Pool, is introduced. It aims to be a small program using flat files, excluding versioning features. | |
| 1999 | Wiki development | Swiki, developed by Mark Guzdial and Jochen Rick, is written in Squeak. Swiki would contribute to the evolution of wiki engines. | |
| 1999 | Development | UseModWiki, developed by Clifford Adams, introduced the square bracket syntax for linking words. It was a significant advancement from AtisWiki and CvWiki. | |
| 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. | |
| 2002 | January 25 | Wiki launch | MediaWiki is launched as a free and open-source wiki software. Initially developed by Magnus Manske for Wikipedia, the software would be enhanced by Lee Daniel Crocker and maintained by the Wikimedia Foundation. MediaWiki supports large-scale collaborative projects with its robust features for content management and editing. Its flexibility and scalability makes it the preferred choice for Wikipedia and numerous other wikis worldwide, solidifying its role as a key tool in the development of collaborative online platforms. |
| 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. |
| 2006 | November | Microsoft launches Office SharePoint Server 2007, introducing wiki and blog functionality within the enterprise environment for the first time. This release marks a significant step in integrating collaborative tools into Microsoft's widely-used productivity suite, catering to the growing demand for enterprise-level collaboration platforms. | |
| 2007 | - | Wiki launch | Encyc, an alternative wiki to Wikipedia, is founded using PmWiki software. In 2008, it would transition to MediaWiki, reflecting a broader trend of adoption of the MediaWiki platform across various independent wiki projects. |
| 2007 | May | Metaweb launches Freebase, a platform designed to store information from Wikipedia and other sources in a structured, queriable format. Freebase aims to provide an organized repository of knowledge, facilitating more complex queries. Google would acquire Metaweb and Freebase in July 2010, integrating the technology into the Google Knowledge Graph launched in 2012. | |
| 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. |
