Session Details

Session Type: Lighting Talks
Speakers: Akbar Ali
Original Language: English

Description

"This presentation aims to provide an in-depth introduction to Pywikibot, a powerful Python library and collection of scripts designed to automate tasks on MediaWiki sites, including Wikipedia and Wikisource. The session will cover the following key areas:

1. Introduction to Pywikibot: Overview of Pywikibot and its capabilities. Installation and configuration steps.

2. Adding Content Using Pywikibot: Step-by-step guide on how to add new content to Wikipedia and Wikisource using Pywikibot scripts. Demonstration of script execution and content verification. Adding Categories Using Pywikibot: Replacing Content with Pywikibot: Techniques for finding and replacing text across multiple pages. Practical examples of content replacement to maintain consistency and accuracy. Adding Page Numbers in Wikisource Pages: Detailed process of adding page numbers to Wikisource documents.

By the end of this presentation, participants will have a basic understanding of how to leverage Pywikibot to streamline their contributions to Wikipedia and Wikisource, enhancing both the efficiency and quality of their work."