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== [[metawikipedia:DynamicPageList2|DynamicPageList]] (DPL) ==
 
== [[metawikipedia:DynamicPageList2|DynamicPageList]] (DPL) ==
  
DPL is a MediaWiki extension which can create ''lists of articles'' which match certain criteria. <br>
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'''DPL is a report generator for MediaWikis'''. DPL creates ''lists of articles'' that match certain criteria. <br>
Articles are listed by name; ''meta data'' like  author, popularity or last access date can be added. <br>
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Articles are listed by name. ''Meta data'' like  author, popularity or date of last update can be added. <br>
There are powerful mechanisms to ''extract content'' from articles and show it as part of the list.
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There are powerful mechanisms to ''extract contents'' from articles and include it into the result list.
  
'''In short DPL aims to be a universal report generator for MediaWikis.'''
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Typical application fields for DPL are the automatic generation of summaries and navigational aids, creation of random pages and (probably most important:) '''quality assurance.'''  
  
 
* [[Overview]]
 
* [[Overview]]

Revision as of 09:58, 5 February 2007


DynamicPageList (DPL)

DPL is a report generator for MediaWikis. DPL creates lists of articles that match certain criteria.
Articles are listed by name. Meta data like author, popularity or date of last update can be added.
There are powerful mechanisms to extract contents from articles and include it into the result list.

Typical application fields for DPL are the automatic generation of summaries and navigational aids, creation of random pages and (probably most important:) quality assurance.