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 <syntaxhighlight lang="c">...</syntaxhighlight> 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: [[Page name]]
External links: [https://example.com Example]
Bold: '''bold''', italics: ''italics''.

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.

By following these guidelines, TechPedia remains a reliable and professional public knowledge base for computer science and technology.