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Hello!  This is a wiki for keeping notes on Dreamwidth's continuing evolution. Those involved can use this wiki as a resource for discussion, communication, answers, and occasional giggles. 
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Hello!  This is a wiki for keeping notes on Dreamwidth's continuing evolution.
  
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Dreamwidth's leaders are using the wiki too, but that doesn't necessarily mean that everything here is up-to-date with their current opinion on things. When in doubt, information on [http://lists.dwscoalition.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo the mailing lists] trumps any information here.
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'''Some parts of the wiki might be out-of-date with current policies and practices.''' If you need official confirmation of anything here, ask in the [https://dw-dev.dreamwidth.org/209778.html Dreamwidth Discord] or contact the [[Who|appropriate project leader]].  When in doubt, information on official [[Dreamwidth Communities]] trumps any information here.
  
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More information about Dreamwidth can be found at [http://dreamwidth.org/ dreamwidth.org] and at [[Dreamwidth.org: FAQ]] and [[Notable Dreamwidth Reading]].
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If you have any questions or problems with the wiki, visit the official community <dwcomm>dw_wiki</dwcomm>.
  
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Please address any questions or problems with the wiki to [[User:Foxfirefey]], who's in charge.  The best way to contact her is <code>skittisheclipse@gmail.com</code>.
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If you're looking for something specific in the wiki, check out [[:Category:Index| the Index]].
  
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== Current Happenings ==
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==For Dreamwidth Users==
  
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We have reached closed beta!  [http://dreamwidth.org/ Check it out]! Beta testers, read [[Beta Testing]] for useful information.
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New around here?
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* Visit [http://dreamwidth.org/ Dreamwidth.org]. That's us!
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* Read our [https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faq.bml Dreamwidth.org: FAQ]
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* Learn about [[Finding Content On Dreamwidth]]. You can also read our [[Advocacy]] page to learn more about Dreamwidth.
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* Check out other [[Notable Dreamwidth Reading]].
  
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[http://dw-news.dreamwidth.org/2173.html Open beta launches April 30th!]
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If you use a blogging client, visit [[Compatible clients]] for a list of clients compatible with Dreamwidth.
  
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We are documenting current and future volunteers at [[Who]] and [[Volunteers In Waiting]]. Projects that must be completed before launch: [[Dreamwidth.org: Pre-Launch]].  And what initiative would be complete without [[:Category: Dreamwidth Icons|icons]], [[:Category: Dreamwidth Banners|banners]], and [[:Category: Dreamwidth Macros|macros]]?  If you want to make your own, there's [[:Category: Dreamwidth Stock Images|stock imagery]] you can use.  If you make a post about Dreamwidth (see [[Advocacy]]), we are making a list of [[Why Dreamwidth]] posts.
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==For Dreamwidth Volunteers==
  
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== Projects ==
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Dreamwidth relies on our volunteers to help make the site better for everyone. Interested in helping out? We'd love to have you. No coding experience is required!
  
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These are some of the big areas of the wiki.
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* Join the [https://dw-dev.dreamwidth.org/209778.html Dreamwidth Discord] to connect with other volunteers, developers, and staff.
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* Check out our [https://www.dreamwidth.org/support/faqbrowse?faqid=65 Volunteering Communities] on Dreamwidth to see if anything sparks your interest.
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* Read our [[:Category:Getting Started| getting started articles]] and our [[Guide to happy and effective volunteering|guide to happy and effective volunteering]]. (These are currently being reworked by volunteers to bring them up to date!)
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* Learn how to write [[:Category:Documentation| great documentation]] for users.
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* Read our documentation on [[Styles| Journal Styles]]
  
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* [[Development]] -- work on the Dreamwidth code base
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Even if you're unable to volunteer, you can still help. Here's [[101 Ways to Help Dreamwidth Grow]].
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* [[Documentation]] -- how to write great documentation for users
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* [[Styles]] -- currently documenting the heck out of S2
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* [[From LJ Suggestions]] -- features people wish Dreamwidth included
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If none of these interest you, or you are looking for something specific, check out [[:Category:Index]].
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==For Dreamwidth Developers==
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Are you a developer and want to help improve Dreamwidth's code?
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* Visit the <dwcomm>dw_dev</dwcomm> community to connect with other developers. We also have an official [https://dw-dev.dreamwidth.org/209778.html Discord] that connects all staff and volunteers. If you need help or have any questions, reach out through these channels.
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* Read our [[Dev Getting Started]] guide.
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* Head over to [[Development]] for more how-to guides.
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* Learn how to [[Dreamwidth Installation| install Dreamwidth]] or apply for a hosted development sandbox: [[Dreamhack]].
  
 
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Latest revision as of 21:55, 29 October 2023

Hello! This is a wiki for keeping notes on Dreamwidth's continuing evolution.

Some parts of the wiki might be out-of-date with current policies and practices. If you need official confirmation of anything here, ask in the Dreamwidth Discord or contact the appropriate project leader. When in doubt, information on official Dreamwidth Communities trumps any information here.

If you have any questions or problems with the wiki, visit the official community [info]dw_wiki.

If you're looking for something specific in the wiki, check out the Index.

For Dreamwidth Users

New around here?

If you use a blogging client, visit Compatible clients for a list of clients compatible with Dreamwidth.

For Dreamwidth Volunteers

Dreamwidth relies on our volunteers to help make the site better for everyone. Interested in helping out? We'd love to have you. No coding experience is required!

Even if you're unable to volunteer, you can still help. Here's 101 Ways to Help Dreamwidth Grow.

For Dreamwidth Developers

Are you a developer and want to help improve Dreamwidth's code?

  • Visit the [info]dw_dev community to connect with other developers. We also have an official Discord that connects all staff and volunteers. If you need help or have any questions, reach out through these channels.
  • Read our Dev Getting Started guide.
  • Head over to Development for more how-to guides.
  • Learn how to install Dreamwidth or apply for a hosted development sandbox: Dreamhack.
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