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= Editing Guidelines =

Welcome to '''TechPedia'''!
This page explains the rules and standards for contributing to the wiki.
All editors are expected to follow these guidelines to maintain quality, accuracy, and readability.

== 1. General principles ==
* Articles must be written in a '''neutral, objective tone'''.
* Content should be '''fact-based and verifiable'''. Avoid speculation, personal opinions, or unverified claims.
* Each article should strive for '''clarity, conciseness, and accessibility''' for readers at all levels.

== 2. Sources and references ==
* Provide references for technical claims, historical notes, or performance comparisons whenever possible.
* Acceptable sources include:
* Academic papers, textbooks, or university lectures.
* Official documentation (e.g. ISO, IEEE, W3C, RFCs).
* Vendor/maintainer documentation (e.g. GNU, Linux Foundation, official project sites).
* Blogs, forums, or personal notes are discouraged unless written by recognized experts.

== 3. Article structure ==
* Start with a '''lead section''' that briefly explains the topic.
* Use clear section headings (e.g. == History ==, == Features ==, == Usage ==).
* Provide examples when relevant (e.g. code snippets). Use the <code><nowiki><syntaxhighlight lang="c">...</syntaxhighlight></nowiki></code> tag for code blocks.
* Add "See also" and "References" sections at the end.

== 4. Language and formatting ==
* Use '''consistent terminology'''. For example:
* "operating system" (not OS unless already defined).
* "C++ standard library" (not STL unless explained).
* Write in '''American English''' for the English wiki.
* Use wiki markup:
* Internal links: <code><nowiki>[[Page name]]</nowiki></code>
* External links: <code><nowiki>[https://example.com Example]</nowiki></code>
* Bold: <code><nowiki>'''bold'''</nowiki></code>, italics: <code><nowiki>''italics''</nowiki></code>.

== 5. What not to do ==
* Do not copy content directly from copyrighted sources.
* Do not add advertisements, personal projects, or unrelated opinions.
* Do not use offensive or discriminatory language.

== 6. Collaboration ==
* Respect other contributors. Assume good faith.
* Use the "Discussion" tab to resolve conflicts.
* Major changes should be discussed before editing heavily used pages.

== 7. Licensing ==
* '''All contributions to TechPedia are dedicated to the public domain (CC0).'''
* This means every edit is a true public good: free for anyone to use, copy, modify, or redistribute without any restrictions.
* No attribution, no conditions, no limitations.
* By editing, you agree that your contributions are released as unrestricted public domain knowledge.

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