Template:Infobox Technology: Difference between revisions
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== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
The Infobox Technology template is a standardized MediaWiki template designed to provide a comprehensive and consistent method of presenting technical information about technological entities, devices, and innovations. | The Infobox Technology template is a standardized MediaWiki template designed to provide a comprehensive and consistent method of presenting technical information about technological entities, devices, and innovations. This template serves as a structured approach to documenting technological artifacts across various domains. | ||
== Template Structure == | == Template Structure == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
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! Parameter !! Description !! Type !! Required | ! Parameter !! Description !! Type !! Required !! Default | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Name || Primary identifier of the technology || Text || Yes | | Name || Primary identifier of the technology || Text || Yes || N/A | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Image || Visual representation of the technology || File upload || No | | Image || Visual representation of the technology || File upload || No || None | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Developer || Organization or individual creator || Text || No | | Developer || Organization or individual creator || Text || No || Unknown | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Release Date || Initial introduction date || Date || No | | Release Date || Initial introduction date || Date || No || Unspecified | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Type || Technological classification || Text || No | | Type || Technological classification || Text || No || Undefined | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Purpose || Primary function or intended use || Text || No | | Purpose || Primary function or intended use || Text || No || Not provided | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Specifications || Detailed technical characteristics || Text || No | | Specifications || Detailed technical characteristics || Text || No || N/A | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Performance Metrics || Quantifiable performance indicators || Text || No | | Performance Metrics || Quantifiable performance indicators || Text || No || Not measured | ||
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* Include high-quality, relevant images | * Include high-quality, relevant images | ||
* Ensure all entered data is accurate and up-to-date | * Ensure all entered data is accurate and up-to-date | ||
* Avoid marketing language or promotional content | |||
* Use standardized units of measurement | |||
* Include context for specialized technical terms | |||
== Technical Considerations == | == Technical Considerations == | ||
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* Allows flexible documentation of various technological innovations | * Allows flexible documentation of various technological innovations | ||
* Designed for consistency across different technology-related articles | * Designed for consistency across different technology-related articles | ||
* Compatible with responsive design and mobile viewing | |||
* Supports internationalization and localization | |||
== Potential Extensions == | |||
* Add optional parameters for: | |||
** Patent information | |||
** Licensing details | |||
** Compatibility specifications | |||
** Environmental impact | |||
** Cost and market information | |||
== See Also == | == See Also == | ||
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* [[Technical Documentation]] | * [[Technical Documentation]] | ||
* [[Infobox Design]] | * [[Infobox Design]] | ||
* [[Technology Classification]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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[[Category:Technical Documentation]] | [[Category:Technical Documentation]] | ||
[[Category:Technology Templates]] | [[Category:Technology Templates]] | ||
[[Category:Documentation Standards]] | |||
Revision as of 04:02, 8 December 2024
Infobox Technology Template
Overview
The Infobox Technology template is a standardized MediaWiki template designed to provide a comprehensive and consistent method of presenting technical information about technological entities, devices, and innovations. This template serves as a structured approach to documenting technological artifacts across various domains.
Template Structure
| Parameter | Description | Type | Required | Default |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Primary identifier of the technology | Text | Yes | N/A |
| Image | Visual representation of the technology | File upload | No | None |
| Developer | Organization or individual creator | Text | No | Unknown |
| Release Date | Initial introduction date | Date | No | Unspecified |
| Type | Technological classification | Text | No | Undefined |
| Purpose | Primary function or intended use | Text | No | Not provided |
| Specifications | Detailed technical characteristics | Text | No | N/A |
| Performance Metrics | Quantifiable performance indicators | Text | No | Not measured |
Usage Instructions
Basic Example
{{Infobox Technology
| Name = Quantum Computer
| Image = quantum_computer.jpg
| Developer = IBM
| Release Date = 2019
| Type = Computing Device
| Purpose = Advanced computational processing
| Specifications = Quantum bit (qubit) based computation
| Performance Metrics = Quantum supremacy benchmark
}}
Advanced Example
{{Infobox Technology
| Name = Neural Network Processor
| Image = neural_chip.png
| Developer = Google AI
| Release Date = 2022
| Type = Artificial Intelligence Hardware
| Purpose = Machine learning acceleration
| Specifications = 1000+ tensor processing cores
| Performance Metrics = 100 TOPS (trillion operations per second)
}}
Best Practices
- Provide clear, concise information
- Use verifiable sources for technical details
- Include high-quality, relevant images
- Ensure all entered data is accurate and up-to-date
- Avoid marketing language or promotional content
- Use standardized units of measurement
- Include context for specialized technical terms
Technical Considerations
- Template supports optional parameters
- Allows flexible documentation of various technological innovations
- Designed for consistency across different technology-related articles
- Compatible with responsive design and mobile viewing
- Supports internationalization and localization
Potential Extensions
- Add optional parameters for:
- Patent information
- Licensing details
- Compatibility specifications
- Environmental impact
- Cost and market information
