توسعه: نمودار / پروژه / به‌روز رسانی
اوت ۲۰۲۴: جمع‌بندی مجدد ویکیمانیا و استقرار خوشه بتا
- خلاصه ویکیمانیا. از همه کسانی که به جلسه ویکیمانیا پیوستند یا برای بحث در مورد پروژه در جدول محصول و فناوری حضور داشتند، سپاسگزاریم. ما با صحبت با بسیاری از شما و دیدن انواع نمودارهایی که قبلا ایجاد کرده‌اید و انواع نمودارهایی که امیدوارید در آینده ایجاد کنید، چیزهای زیادی یاد گرفتیم. برخی از موضوعات اصلی که ما از مکالمات خود در ویکیمانیا برداشت کردیم خلاصه شده در فابریکاتور است. نکات کلیدی این است که به کار بر روی انواع نمودار اصلی که قبلاً توسط محبوب‌ترین الگوهای نمودار فعال شده‌اند، ادامه دهید و به‌دنبال پشتیبانی از منابع داده جایگزین مانند ویکی داده باشید. همچنین برخی از چالش‌های برجسته‌شده با استفاده از کامنز به‌عنوان راه‌حل ذخیره‌سازی متمرکز برای نمودارها را بررسی می‌کنیم.
- استقرار خوشه بتا.
- You can now create charts in beta Commons (example) and embed them into pages on other beta wikis (examples: beta English Wikipedia, beta German Wikipedia)! This gets us closer to deployment on regular wikis later this fall. We will also develop more features, like support for additional chart types and visual customization. Test the charts yourself and let us know of any issues you encounter!
- Some important functionality is still missing. For example, when you edit a chart definition or data page on beta Commons, and it's used on a page on another beta wiki as a chart, its looks doesn't change. To update the chart rendering, you have to purge the page or make a null edit. We will make it update automatically: T370378.
ژوئیه ۲۰۲۴: Key decisions made: library, chart types, definition storage. Join us at Wikimania
First, we are pleased to share that we have made three key decisions about the project:
- We have selected a data visualization library. After researching and prototyping a number of options, the final two under consideration were Apache eCharts and Vega (the library previously used for Graphs), with the decision being to use eCharts. However, we're not ruling out using Vega in the future just yet. Go to the FAQ to learn more about eCharts and Vega.
- We also analyzed the Graph templates/modules usage to determine which types of charts to start prototyping with and what the parameters should be. We will start with line charts. Their parameters should be reusable for other related chart types too. After line charts, we will move on to map-based visualizations, because those are quite different from the other types and might require a different approach.
- Chart definitions will live on their own
.chartpages on Commons, under theData:namespace. We want to treat charts as a standalone content type, rather than just a part of an article. It will be easy to reuse the same chart across wikis, and beyond Wikimedia platforms by making them available as links. Editors who want to embed charts in an article will be able to do so with a short piece of wikitext, similar to including an image from Commons, all without needing to interact with complex templates. We will build a prototype quickly so that we can start testing our assumptions. Go to the FAQ to read more.
For those attending Wikimania: Chris and Szymon will be hosting a session: "Charts, the successor of Graphs: A secure and extensible tool for data visualization" (add to your favorites). They will speak more about the project and preview an early prototype of the new extension. It will primarily be about how charts will be defined and then embedded within articles. Join us in-person or virtually, and register to Wikimania to add sessions to favorites. For in-person attendees, there will also be a Graphs / Charts table. Anyone who can't attend the session or would like to talk further will be most welcome.
ژوئیه ۲۰۲۴: Start of the project
We are happy to announce that the project officially started on July 1. In the first half of the month, we'll decide how charts will be used and how the underlying service will be architected.
Most importantly, we'll be selecting the data visualization library (T368336). We have included options suggested by volunteers and staff. Vega, previously used for graphs, is one of them. Additional suggestions are welcome, however there are many options out there, and we won't be able to test them all. If you have ideas on what criteria we should consider when evaluating these libraries, write on our talk page!
We will also be shortlisting the priority types of charts. Then, we will pick one to start with (T368478). As part of this, we will analyze existing graph usage and factor in comments from volunteers. This list will change as we learn more about what types of charts are most important for encyclopedic content and what's possible with the library we end up choosing.
Relatedly, we're also exploring what the syntax could look like for defining a chart in wikitext, or if it will even be defined in wikitext at all (T368350). This won't be a final decision, and we want to get a prototype of the service up soon. In addition to thinking about how easy the syntax is to understand and use, we are also thinking about how easy it will be to convert from existing graph definitions.
Once we make these early decisions, we'll set up the infrastructure required to create the first chart type. The plan is to make it available as a prototype so volunteers can start experimenting with it. In the meantime, we welcome questions and comments on the talk page or on Phabricator.
We are also encouraging you to register for Wikimania. We will give a presentation about the project there. Hopefully, we'll build enough to have interesting news to share. Registration is needed for both in-person and remote participation.
Last but not least, we are wondering what tool to use to stay in touch with community members who were involved in discussions about Graph. Would you like to receive notifications about new project updates, or do you prefer a mass message on your talk page? Let us know if you have a strong preference. Thanks!