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Hello!  This is a wiki for keeping notes on Dreamwidth's continuing evolution.
  
Hello!  This is a mostly-<i>unofficial</i> wiki for keeping notes on the Dreamwidth discussion process, run by <ljuser>foxfirefey</ljuser>--see the [[Project:Community Portal|community portal]] for other methods of communication. Dreamwidth's leaders are using the wiki as a method of organization too, but when in doubt, information on the mailing list 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'''Some parts of the wiki might be out-of-date with current policies and practices.'''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.
  
More information about Dreamwidth can be found at [http://dreamwidth.org/ dreamwidth.org].  We have a page on [[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>.
  
== Current Developments ==
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If you're looking for something specific in the wiki, check out [[:Category:Index| the Index]].
  
Documenting current and future volunteers at [[Who]]. Projects that must be completed before launch: [[Dreamwidth.org: Pre-Launch]].  And what initiative would be complete without [[Category: Dreamwidth Icons|icons]]!
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==For Dreamwidth Users==
  
== Developers: Getting Started ==
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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]].
  
* [[Dev Getting Started|Getting started]]  
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If you use a blogging client, visit [[Compatible clients]] for a list of clients compatible with Dreamwidth.
* [[Dreamwidth Scratch Installation|Installing the code]]
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* [[Dev Programming Guidelines|Programming guidelines]]
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* [[Dev Committing Guidelines|Committing guidelines]] (advanced topic)
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== Developers: Process Management ==
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==For Dreamwidth Volunteers==
  
* [[Dev Patches]]
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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!
* [[Dev Version Control]]
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* [[Dev Tools]]
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* [[Bugzilla]]
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== Developers: Useful Information ==
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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]]
  
* [[Dev Maintenance]]
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Even if you're unable to volunteer, you can still help. Here's [[101 Ways to Help Dreamwidth Grow]].
* [[Dev Troubleshooting]]
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== Most Wanted How-Tos ==
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==For Dreamwidth Developers==
  
* [[Dev Wanted How-To]]
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Are you a developer and want to help improve Dreamwidth's code?
* [[Installation Wanted How-To]]
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== Other Projects ==
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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.
* [[Design]]
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* Head over to [[Development]] for more how-to guides.
* [[Documentation]]
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* Learn how to [[Dreamwidth Installation| install Dreamwidth]] or apply for a hosted development sandbox: [[Dreamhack]].
* [[S2 Styles]]
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== Wiki Projects ==
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* See [[From LJ Suggestions]] for the wishlists.
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* [[:Category: Brainstorming]]
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== Notable Categories ==
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* [[:Category: Development]]
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** [[:Category: Design]]
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** [[:Category: Dreamwidth Installation]]
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** [[:Category: Documentation]]
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* [[:Category: Wishlists]]
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* [[:Category: Support]]
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* [[:Category: Dreamwidth.org]]
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[[Category: Index]]
 
[[Category: Index]]
 
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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.