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4 books on Wiki Software [PDF]
October 29, 2024 | 16 |
These books are covering Wiki collaborative editing features, content organization strategies, user permission management, knowledge management, version control and best practices for fostering community and team contributions.
1. WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit
2009 by Alan J. Porter
"WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit" offers an insightful introduction to the world of wikis, explaining why they have become an essential technology for effective communication and collaboration in businesses, regardless of their size. Drawing on the metaphor of a garden, Alan J. Porter guides readers through the process of selecting wiki software, initiating a wiki, addressing resistance, managing it effectively, and leveraging it for internal teamwork, project planning, customer engagement, and more. The book includes five compelling case studies that illustrate how companies employ wikis to resolve communication and business challenges, enhance efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction. The chapters cover a spectrum of topics, such as the history of collaboration, the essence of wikis, establishing a foundation, nurturing growth, ongoing maintenance, fine-tuning, and reaping the benefits of the information harvested. The book also provides a helpful wiki checklist, insights into popular wiki software, and a valuable set of resources and an index.
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2. Wiki: Web Collaboration
2008 by Anja Ebersbach, Markus Glaser, Richard Heigl, Alexander Warta
Imagine a book dedicated to the world of wikis! Such a resource is much needed, as wiki technology empowers diverse individuals to collaborate freely, even embarking on the creation of substantial intellectual works collectively. Consider the awe-inspiring grandeur of ancient church edifices, constructed over centuries through the collaborative efforts of countless contributors, each layer bearing the cultural imprint of its era. All it takes is an initial effort to set the foundation and inspire those nearby to contribute. In places where enthusiastic individuals lend their support and resources, remarkable achievements come to life. Where such support is lacking, only remnants or colossal efforts of singular determination, akin to the Pharaoh's will, armies of laborers, and abundant resources, prevail. This stark contrast delineates two distinct pathways: one where passionate people collaboratively build for the common good, and the other where a single resolve manages diverse resources to realize a specific objective. Wikis represent a tool enabling numerous individuals to create and communicate collectively, with minimal organization, planning, finances, and time, irrespective of their geographic dispersion or access to the internet.
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3. Professional Wikis
2008 by Mark S. Choate
The remarkable success of Wikipedia has underscored the immense potential of wikis for collaborative editing on a scale previously considered unimaginable. "Professional Wikis" offers an in-depth guide on how to install, utilize, manage, and expand a wiki using MediaWiki, the very engine that powers Wikipedia. With each chapter building upon the last, it transitions from fundamental concepts to progressively complex tasks and transforms from theoretical discussions to practical case studies. This comprehensive resource immerses readers in the world of wikis, covering essential terminology, user account and page creation, effective use of wiki links, and navigation within the wiki environment. Notably, the book places a strong emphasis on the application of wikis in software and web development projects, elucidating how their capabilities seamlessly align with specific settings and audiences. By delving into this book, you will swiftly recognize why wikis represent a valuable asset for any organization seeking to enhance productivity through web-based collaborative tools. This book is intended for programmers, developers, information architects, designers, and content authors seeking to leverage wikis for team productivity improvement. Proficiency in HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL is required to fully engage with the content. The "Professional" series by Wrox is meticulously crafted by working professionals to address the practical challenges encountered by technology professionals daily, providing expert education, practical solutions, and illustrative examples in emerging technologies to facilitate more effective performance on the job.
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4. Wikipatterns
2007 by Stewart Mader
Offering practical and time-tested guidance, "Wikipatterns" is a valuable resource for promoting the adoption of your wiki project and transforming it into a valuable collaborative tool or a thriving online community. This book equips wiki users with a set of proven patterns, enabling newcomers to sidestep common pitfalls and quickly find solutions to recurrent issues. It delves into the various stages of wiki adoption, dissecting patterns relevant to each phase. By providing tangible, real-world examples, it illustrates techniques that have effectively nurtured dynamic collaborative communities, reshaping the way people work for the better. The book covers the entire process, from initial content setup to encouraging contributions, addressing disruptions, rectifying errors, organizing content into appropriate categories, and more.
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1. WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit
2009 by Alan J. Porter
"WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit" offers an insightful introduction to the world of wikis, explaining why they have become an essential technology for effective communication and collaboration in businesses, regardless of their size. Drawing on the metaphor of a garden, Alan J. Porter guides readers through the process of selecting wiki software, initiating a wiki, addressing resistance, managing it effectively, and leveraging it for internal teamwork, project planning, customer engagement, and more. The book includes five compelling case studies that illustrate how companies employ wikis to resolve communication and business challenges, enhance efficiency, and elevate customer satisfaction. The chapters cover a spectrum of topics, such as the history of collaboration, the essence of wikis, establishing a foundation, nurturing growth, ongoing maintenance, fine-tuning, and reaping the benefits of the information harvested. The book also provides a helpful wiki checklist, insights into popular wiki software, and a valuable set of resources and an index.
Download PDF
2. Wiki: Web Collaboration
2008 by Anja Ebersbach, Markus Glaser, Richard Heigl, Alexander Warta
Imagine a book dedicated to the world of wikis! Such a resource is much needed, as wiki technology empowers diverse individuals to collaborate freely, even embarking on the creation of substantial intellectual works collectively. Consider the awe-inspiring grandeur of ancient church edifices, constructed over centuries through the collaborative efforts of countless contributors, each layer bearing the cultural imprint of its era. All it takes is an initial effort to set the foundation and inspire those nearby to contribute. In places where enthusiastic individuals lend their support and resources, remarkable achievements come to life. Where such support is lacking, only remnants or colossal efforts of singular determination, akin to the Pharaoh's will, armies of laborers, and abundant resources, prevail. This stark contrast delineates two distinct pathways: one where passionate people collaboratively build for the common good, and the other where a single resolve manages diverse resources to realize a specific objective. Wikis represent a tool enabling numerous individuals to create and communicate collectively, with minimal organization, planning, finances, and time, irrespective of their geographic dispersion or access to the internet.
Download PDF
3. Professional Wikis
2008 by Mark S. Choate
The remarkable success of Wikipedia has underscored the immense potential of wikis for collaborative editing on a scale previously considered unimaginable. "Professional Wikis" offers an in-depth guide on how to install, utilize, manage, and expand a wiki using MediaWiki, the very engine that powers Wikipedia. With each chapter building upon the last, it transitions from fundamental concepts to progressively complex tasks and transforms from theoretical discussions to practical case studies. This comprehensive resource immerses readers in the world of wikis, covering essential terminology, user account and page creation, effective use of wiki links, and navigation within the wiki environment. Notably, the book places a strong emphasis on the application of wikis in software and web development projects, elucidating how their capabilities seamlessly align with specific settings and audiences. By delving into this book, you will swiftly recognize why wikis represent a valuable asset for any organization seeking to enhance productivity through web-based collaborative tools. This book is intended for programmers, developers, information architects, designers, and content authors seeking to leverage wikis for team productivity improvement. Proficiency in HTML, XML, CSS, PHP, MySQL, and PostgreSQL is required to fully engage with the content. The "Professional" series by Wrox is meticulously crafted by working professionals to address the practical challenges encountered by technology professionals daily, providing expert education, practical solutions, and illustrative examples in emerging technologies to facilitate more effective performance on the job.
Download PDF
4. Wikipatterns
2007 by Stewart Mader
Offering practical and time-tested guidance, "Wikipatterns" is a valuable resource for promoting the adoption of your wiki project and transforming it into a valuable collaborative tool or a thriving online community. This book equips wiki users with a set of proven patterns, enabling newcomers to sidestep common pitfalls and quickly find solutions to recurrent issues. It delves into the various stages of wiki adoption, dissecting patterns relevant to each phase. By providing tangible, real-world examples, it illustrates techniques that have effectively nurtured dynamic collaborative communities, reshaping the way people work for the better. The book covers the entire process, from initial content setup to encouraging contributions, addressing disruptions, rectifying errors, organizing content into appropriate categories, and more.
Download PDF
How to download PDF:
1. Install Google Books Downloader
2. Enter Book ID to the search box and press Enter
3. Click "Download Book" icon and select PDF*
* - note that for yellow books only preview pages are downloaded
