Author: brian
Description:
Hallo,
I have only used the MediaWiki software for two weeks, and found the need to have variable number of
parameters, if-statements to check on them and loop-statements to process them. I did find one page
discussing this topic: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Extended_template_syntax.
After I have played around a little, I decided to make a complete proposal, and to build a prototype. I
will attach all my relevant files.
However, please keep in mind that my MediaWiki and Wikipedia experience is limited until now. Also,
this is my very first PHP programming! As such, I apologize if nettique are not perfectly correct in
all handling. I have softly asked around, and it was recommended to open this "bug" for easier tracking.
What really would be needed is someone with extensive experience to review the suggested syntax, plus
the prototype code (especially aspect performance), to ensure that it is acceptable as proposal. Once
this is accepted, I can also write some maintenance/parserTest examples. I will attach my work.
regards, brian
Version: unspecified
Severity: enhancement
URL: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Extended_template_syntax_%28a_proposal_and_prototype%29