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==Stub Articles==
A stub is a brief and incomplete article on a wiki that provides only the most basic information about a subject.
Stubs serve as starting points for future expansion and invite contributions from the community to develop the topic further.
== Definition ==
== Definition ==
A stub is an article recognized as needing expansion. It typically contains a brief overview of a topic, minimal details, and a notice encouraging editors to add more comprehensive information.
A stub is an article recognized as needing expansion. It typically contains a brief overview of a topic, minimal details, and a notice encouraging editors to add more comprehensive information.

Latest revision as of 13:27, 25 February 2025

Definition

A stub is an article recognized as needing expansion. It typically contains a brief overview of a topic, minimal details, and a notice encouraging editors to add more comprehensive information.

Purpose

The primary purposes of stub articles are to:

  • Provide an initial framework for a topic.
  • Encourage collaboration and contributions from the wiki community.
  • Act as placeholders that can be developed over time to improve the overall content of the wiki.

Characteristics

Stub articles usually feature:

  • Minimal text and a basic structure.
  • A stub template or message at the bottom indicating that the article is a stub.
  • Integration into the wiki through basic categorization, allowing readers to find related topics.

See Also

Further Reading

Stub on Wikipedia