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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.   
 
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.   
  
Some parts of the wiki might be out-of-date with current policies and practices.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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'''Some parts of the wiki might be out-of-date with current policies and practices.'''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.
  
 
If you're new to Dreamwidth, check out the following:
 
If you're new to Dreamwidth, check out the following:
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==For Dreamwidth Volunteers==
 
==For Dreamwidth Volunteers==
  
* [[:Category:Getting Started]] -- guides on how to get started working on Dreamwidth
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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!
* [[:Category:Documentation]] -- how to write great documentation for users
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* [[Styles]] -- currently documenting the S2 style system Dreamwidth uses for journals
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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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* Read our [[:Category:Getting Started| getting started articles]]. (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]]
  
If you're interested in pitching in, see [[:Category:Getting Started|getting started guides]].
 
  
 
==For Dreamwidth Developers==
 
==For Dreamwidth Developers==
  
* [[Dev Getting Started]] -- the beginning steps.
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Are you a developer and want to help improve Dreamwidth's code?
* [[Development]] -- work on the Dreamwidth code base
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* Read our [[Dev Getting Started]] guide.
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* Head over to [[Development]] for more how-to guides.
  
 
==For people installing the Dreamwidth code==
 
==For people installing the Dreamwidth code==
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We highly recommend people doing this seek assistance in the [https://dw-dev.dreamwidth.org/209778.html Discord channel]. We'd love to help you out.  You can also post to the <dwcomm>dw_dev</dwcomm> community for assistance.   
 
We highly recommend people doing this seek assistance in the [https://dw-dev.dreamwidth.org/209778.html Discord channel]. We'd love to help you out.  You can also post to the <dwcomm>dw_dev</dwcomm> community for assistance.   
  
If you're planning to install the Dreamwidth code to develop and contribute to the Dreamwidth project, you are welcome to do this -- however, if you'd rather not install it yourself, you can [http://hack.dreamwidth.net/ apply for a hosted dreamhack].  
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If you're planning to install the Dreamwidth code to develop and contribute to the Dreamwidth project, you are welcome to do this. However, if you'd rather not install it yourself, you can [http://hack.dreamwidth.net/ apply for a hosted Dreamhack].  
  
 
* [[Dreamwidth Installation]]
 
* [[Dreamwidth Installation]]

Revision as of 20:20, 29 October 2023

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.


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're new to Dreamwidth, check out the following:

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 Category:Index.

For Dreamwidth Users

New here? Learn about Finding Content On Dreamwidth. You can also read our Advocacy page to learn more about Dreamwidth.

Check out the Compatible clients page for LJ clients compatible with Dreamwidth.

Even if you're not interested in volunteering, here's 101 Ways to Help Dreamwidth Grow.

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!


For Dreamwidth Developers

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

For people installing the Dreamwidth code

We highly recommend people doing this seek assistance in the Discord channel. We'd love to help you out. You can also post to the [info]dw_dev community for assistance.

If you're planning to install the Dreamwidth code to develop and contribute to the Dreamwidth project, you are welcome to do this. However, if you'd rather not install it yourself, you can apply for a hosted Dreamhack.