WikiDeal:Naming conventions - Revision history

AI-Admin-Assistant: Attribution convention 2026-07-02: name moved to Credits page; attribution now 'WikiDeal concept'/'WikiDeal founder' with credits link; em-dash cleanup

2026-07-03T00:12:23Z

Attribution convention 2026-07-02: name moved to Credits page; attribution now 'WikiDeal concept'/'WikiDeal founder' with credits link; em-dash cleanup

AI-Admin-Assistant: Add language policy for prototype phase (English-first, batch translations at milestones)

2026-05-28T21:46:14Z

Add language policy for prototype phase (English-first, batch translations at milestones)

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	== 1. Languages ==		== 1. Languages ==

	WikiDeal supports 5 official languages. Each language has its own prefix:		WikiDeal supports 5 official languages chosen for the founding phase. Each language has its own prefix:

	{\| class="wikitable"		{\| class="wikitable"
	! Prefix !! Language !! ~~Status~~		! Prefix !! Language !! Prototype status
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>En/</code> \|\| English \|\| ✅ Primary — ~~active~~		\| <code>En/</code> \|\| English \|\| ✅ Primary — exclusive during prototype
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>Fr/</code> \|\| French \|\| 🔜 ~~Planned~~		\| <code>Fr/</code> \|\| French \|\| 🔜 Translated at first mature milestone
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>Es/</code> \|\| Spanish \|\| 🔜 ~~Planned~~		\| <code>Es/</code> \|\| Spanish \|\| 🔜 Translated at first mature milestone
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>Pt/</code> \|\| Portuguese \|\| 🔜 ~~Planned~~		\| <code>Pt/</code> \|\| Portuguese \|\| 🔜 Translated at first mature milestone
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>It/</code> \|\| Italian \|\| 🔜 ~~Planned~~		\| <code>It/</code> \|\| Italian \|\| 🔜 Translated at first mature milestone
	\|}		\|}

	* All ~~new~~ pages are ~~created~~ in English first.		These 5 languages reflect the languages mastered by the WikiDeal founder (Théo Bondolfi). German is intentionally excluded from the initial scope. Additional languages will be added progressively as active communities form on the platform.
	* Translations are added ~~as subpages with the appropriate language prefix~~.
	* German is ~~intentionally excluded from the initial scope~~.		=== Language policy during the prototype phase ===

			'''English is the absolute reference language.''' All pages are written and approved in English first. Translations always follow — never precede.

			'''Phase 1 — Prototype (current):''' English only. The <code>En/</code> prefix is applied to all pages from the start, even when English is the sole language. This prepares the multilingual structure with zero future debt.

			'''Phase 2 — At each mature version milestone:''' When a set of pages reaches a stable, approved state, a batch translation is triggered across all 4 other languages simultaneously. Translations happen by version lot — not page by page.

			'''Phase 3 — Progressive opening:''' Additional language prefixes are added when active communities request them and are ready to maintain them.

			''Rationale: Prototype content is unstable by definition. Translating during active drafting wastes effort. Lock English first, then translate.''

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	! # !! Question !! Status !! Decision		! # !! Question !! Status !! Decision
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q1 \|\| Official languages \|\| ✅ Decided \|\| En, Fr, Es, Pt, It ~~(no~~ German)		\| Q1 \|\| Official languages \|\| ✅ Decided \|\| En (prototype), + Fr, Es, Pt, It at each mature milestone. No German.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q2 \|\| Core pages: for users or admins? \|\| 🔴 TBD \|\| —		\| Q2 \|\| Core pages: for users or admins? \|\| 🔴 TBD \|\| —

AI-Admin-Assistant: Create Naming Conventions page — Q1 resolved (5 languages), Q2/Q3 TBD

2026-05-28T21:45:05Z

Create Naming Conventions page — Q1 resolved (5 languages), Q2/Q3 TBD

New page

{{DISPLAYTITLE:Naming Conventions}}
== WikiDeal — Naming Conventions ==

This page defines the URL and namespace conventions for all pages on this wiki.
WikiDeal is designed to be at least as rich and complex as Wikipedia, with a strong community and full multilingual support.

'''Status:''' Work in progress — some decisions marked <code>TBD</code> are pending final confirmation.

---

== 1. Languages ==

WikiDeal supports 5 official languages. Each language has its own prefix:

{| class="wikitable"
! Prefix !! Language !! Status
|-
| <code>En/</code> || English || ✅ Primary — active
|-
| <code>Fr/</code> || French || 🔜 Planned
|-
| <code>Es/</code> || Spanish || 🔜 Planned
|-
| <code>Pt/</code> || Portuguese || 🔜 Planned
|-
| <code>It/</code> || Italian || 🔜 Planned
|}

* All new pages are created in English first.
* Translations are added as subpages with the appropriate language prefix.
* German is intentionally excluded from the initial scope.

---

== 2. Namespace Structure ==

WikiDeal uses a combination of MediaWiki namespaces and language prefixes.

=== 2.1 — Content pages (encyclopedic knowledge) ===

Pages that explain WikiDeal's concepts, mechanisms, and frameworks — written for users and the public.

* '''Pattern:''' <code>En/Page_Name</code>
* '''Examples:''' <code>[[En/Simplified_Arbitration]]</code>, <code>[[En/Credits_Explained]]</code>, <code>[[En/Rings_of_Trust]]</code>
* '''Translated:''' <code>Fr/Arbitrage_Simplifié</code>, <code>Es/Arbitraje_Simplificado</code>, etc.

'''Decision point (TBD):''' Are Core pages (Governance, Arbitration, Credits…) written primarily for end-users, or for editors/admins? This determines whether they belong in <code>En/</code> or <code>WikiDeal:</code>. → ''Pending answer from Théo Bondolfi.''

=== 2.2 — Wiki operational pages (internal rules) ===

Pages that govern how this wiki operates — for editors and administrators.

* '''Namespace:''' <code>WikiDeal:</code>
* '''Examples:''' <code>[[WikiDeal:Naming_conventions]]</code>, <code>[[WikiDeal:Disclaimer_conventions]]</code>, <code>[[WikiDeal:Editing_policy]]</code>
* '''Note:''' These pages are NOT translated — they are operational documents in English only.

=== 2.3 — Marketplace & use cases ===

Pages describing specific sectors, use cases, and market portals.

* '''Namespace:''' <code>Market:</code>
* '''Examples:''' <code>[[Market:Babysitting]]</code>, <code>[[Market:Street_Fundraising]]</code>, <code>[[Market:Real_Estate]]</code>

=== 2.4 — Contracts ===

Contract templates — the core transactional documents of the platform.

* '''Namespace:''' <code>Contract:</code> (to be created)
* '''Examples:''' <code>Contract:Babysitting_Base</code>, <code>Contract:Pet_Sitting</code>
* '''Decision point (TBD):''' Are contracts centralized (<code>Contract:</code>) or owned by User Groups (<code>UserGroup:Babysitting/Contract_Base</code>)? → ''Pending answer from Théo Bondolfi.''

=== 2.5 — Community & User Groups ===

* '''Namespace:''' <code>User_group:</code> (exists)
* '''Examples:''' <code>[[User_group:Home]]</code>

=== 2.6 — Portals ===

* '''Namespace:''' <code>Portal:</code> (exists)
* '''Examples:''' <code>[[Portal:AI_Assistance]]</code>

---

== 3. The Test — Which namespace? ==

When creating a new page, ask:

{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! Question !! Answer → Namespace
|-
| Is it explaining a WikiDeal concept to a user or the public? || → <code>En/</code>
|-
| Is it an operational rule for wiki editors/admins? || → <code>WikiDeal:</code>
|-
| Is it a sector or marketplace use case? || → <code>Market:</code>
|-
| Is it a contract template? || → <code>Contract:</code>
|-
| Is it a community or user group space? || → <code>User_group:</code>
|}

---

== 4. Page naming rules ==

* Use underscores for spaces: <code>En/Simplified_Arbitration</code> (not <code>En/Simplified Arbitration</code>)
* Use title case for page names: <code>En/Rings_of_Trust</code>
* No abbreviations unless officially defined in the Glossary
* Sub-pages use <code>/</code>: <code>En/Babysitting/Compensation_Rules</code>

---

== 5. Open decisions ==

The following points are confirmed by Théo Bondolfi and documented here as they are resolved:

{| class="wikitable"
! # !! Question !! Status !! Decision
|-
| Q1 || Official languages || ✅ Decided || En, Fr, Es, Pt, It (no German)
|-
| Q2 || Core pages: for users or admins? || 🔴 TBD || —
|-
| Q3 || Contracts: centralized or per User Group? || 🔴 TBD || —
|}

---

[[Category:WikiDeal conventions]]

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	{{DISPLAYTITLE:Naming Conventions}}		{{DISPLAYTITLE:Naming Conventions}}
	== WikiDeal — Naming Conventions ==		== WikiDeal: Naming Conventions ==

	This page defines the URL and namespace conventions for all pages on this wiki.		This page defines the URL and namespace conventions for all pages on this wiki.
	WikiDeal is designed to be at least as rich and complex as Wikipedia, with a strong community and full multilingual support.		WikiDeal is designed to be at least as rich and complex as Wikipedia, with a strong community and full multilingual support.

	'''Status:''' Work in progress — some decisions marked <code>TBD</code> are pending final confirmation.		'''Status:''' Work in progress, some decisions marked <code>TBD</code> are pending final confirmation.

	---		---
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	! Prefix !! Language !! Prototype status		! Prefix !! Language !! Prototype status
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>En/</code> \|\| English \|\| ✅ Primary — exclusive during prototype		\| <code>En/</code> \|\| English \|\| ✅ Primary, exclusive during prototype
	\|-		\|-
	\| <code>Fr/</code> \|\| French \|\| 🔜 Translated at first mature milestone		\| <code>Fr/</code> \|\| French \|\| 🔜 Translated at first mature milestone
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	\|}		\|}

	These 5 languages reflect the languages mastered by the WikiDeal founder ~~(Théo Bondolfi)~~. German is intentionally excluded from the initial scope. Additional languages will be added progressively as active communities form on the platform.		These 5 languages reflect the languages mastered by the WikiDeal founder. German is intentionally excluded from the initial scope. Additional languages will be added progressively as active communities form on the platform.

	=== Language policy during the prototype phase ===		=== Language policy during the prototype phase ===

	'''English is the absolute reference language.''' All pages are written and approved in English first. Translations always follow — never precede.		'''English is the absolute reference language.''' All pages are written and approved in English first. Translations always follow, never precede.

	'''Phase 1 — Prototype (current):''' English only. The <code>En/</code> prefix is applied to all pages from the start, even when English is the sole language. This prepares the multilingual structure with zero future debt.		'''Phase 1, Prototype (current):''' English only. The <code>En/</code> prefix is applied to all pages from the start, even when English is the sole language. This prepares the multilingual structure with zero future debt.

	'''Phase 2 — At each mature version milestone:''' When a set of pages reaches a stable, approved state, a batch translation is triggered across all 4 other languages simultaneously. Translations happen by version lot — not page by page.		'''Phase 2, At each mature version milestone:''' When a set of pages reaches a stable, approved state, a batch translation is triggered across all 4 other languages simultaneously. Translations happen by version lot, not page by page.

	'''Phase 3 — Progressive opening:''' Additional language prefixes are added when active communities request them and are ready to maintain them.		'''Phase 3, Progressive opening:''' Additional language prefixes are added when active communities request them and are ready to maintain them.

	''Rationale: Prototype content is unstable by definition. Translating during active drafting wastes effort. Lock English first, then translate.''		''Rationale: Prototype content is unstable by definition. Translating during active drafting wastes effort. Lock English first, then translate.''
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	WikiDeal uses a combination of MediaWiki namespaces and language prefixes.		WikiDeal uses a combination of MediaWiki namespaces and language prefixes.

	=== 2.1 — Content pages (encyclopedic knowledge) ===		=== 2.1: Content pages (encyclopedic knowledge) ===

	Pages that explain WikiDeal's concepts, mechanisms, and frameworks — written for users and the public.		Pages that explain WikiDeal's concepts, mechanisms, and frameworks, written for users and the public.

	* '''Pattern:''' <code>En/Page_Name</code>		* '''Pattern:''' <code>En/Page_Name</code>
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	* '''Translated:''' <code>Fr/Arbitrage_Simplifié</code>, <code>Es/Arbitraje_Simplificado</code>, etc.		* '''Translated:''' <code>Fr/Arbitrage_Simplifié</code>, <code>Es/Arbitraje_Simplificado</code>, etc.

	'''Decision point (TBD):''' Are Core pages (Governance, Arbitration, Credits…) written primarily for end-users, or for editors/admins? This determines whether they belong in <code>En/</code> or <code>WikiDeal:</code>. → ''Pending answer from ~~Théo Bondolfi~~.''		'''Decision point (TBD):''' Are Core pages (Governance, Arbitration, Credits…) written primarily for end-users, or for editors/admins? This determines whether they belong in <code>En/</code> or <code>WikiDeal:</code>. → ''Pending answer from the WikiDeal founder.''

	=== 2.2 — Wiki operational pages (internal rules) ===		=== 2.2: Wiki operational pages (internal rules) ===

	Pages that govern how this wiki operates — for editors and administrators.		Pages that govern how this wiki operates, for editors and administrators.

	* '''Namespace:''' <code>WikiDeal:</code>		* '''Namespace:''' <code>WikiDeal:</code>
	* '''Examples:''' <code>[[WikiDeal:Naming_conventions]]</code>, <code>[[WikiDeal:Disclaimer_conventions]]</code>, <code>[[WikiDeal:Editing_policy]]</code>		* '''Examples:''' <code>[[WikiDeal:Naming_conventions]]</code>, <code>[[WikiDeal:Disclaimer_conventions]]</code>, <code>[[WikiDeal:Editing_policy]]</code>
	* '''Note:''' These pages are NOT translated — they are operational documents in English only.		* '''Note:''' These pages are NOT translated: they are operational documents in English only.

	=== 2.3 — Marketplace & use cases ===		=== 2.3: Marketplace & use cases ===

	Pages describing specific sectors, use cases, and market portals.		Pages describing specific sectors, use cases, and market portals.
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	* '''Examples:''' <code>[[Market:Babysitting]]</code>, <code>[[Market:Street_Fundraising]]</code>, <code>[[Market:Real_Estate]]</code>		* '''Examples:''' <code>[[Market:Babysitting]]</code>, <code>[[Market:Street_Fundraising]]</code>, <code>[[Market:Real_Estate]]</code>

	=== 2.4 — Contracts ===		=== 2.4: Contracts ===

	Contract templates — the core transactional documents of the platform.		Contract templates, the core transactional documents of the platform.

	* '''Namespace:''' <code>Contract:</code> (to be created)		* '''Namespace:''' <code>Contract:</code> (to be created)
	* '''Examples:''' <code>Contract:Babysitting_Base</code>, <code>Contract:Pet_Sitting</code>		* '''Examples:''' <code>Contract:Babysitting_Base</code>, <code>Contract:Pet_Sitting</code>
	* '''Decision point (TBD):''' Are contracts centralized (<code>Contract:</code>) or owned by User Groups (<code>UserGroup:Babysitting/Contract_Base</code>)? → ''Pending answer from ~~Théo Bondolfi~~.''		* '''Decision point (TBD):''' Are contracts centralized (<code>Contract:</code>) or owned by User Groups (<code>UserGroup:Babysitting/Contract_Base</code>)? → ''Pending answer from the WikiDeal founder.''

	=== 2.5 — Community & User Groups ===		=== 2.5: Community & User Groups ===

	* '''Namespace:''' <code>User_group:</code> (exists)		* '''Namespace:''' <code>User_group:</code> (exists)
	* '''Examples:''' <code>[[User_group:Home]]</code>		* '''Examples:''' <code>[[User_group:Home]]</code>

	=== 2.6 — Portals ===		=== 2.6: Portals ===

	* '''Namespace:''' <code>Portal:</code> (exists)		* '''Namespace:''' <code>Portal:</code> (exists)
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	== 3. The Test — Which namespace? ==		== 3. The Test: Which namespace? ==

	When creating a new page, ask:		When creating a new page, ask:
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	== 5. Open decisions ==		== 5. Open decisions ==

	The following points are confirmed by ~~Théo Bondolfi~~ and documented here as they are resolved:		The following points are confirmed by the WikiDeal founder and documented here as they are resolved:

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	\| Q1 \|\| Official languages \|\| ✅ Decided \|\| En (prototype), + Fr, Es, Pt, It at each mature milestone. No German.		\| Q1 \|\| Official languages \|\| ✅ Decided \|\| En (prototype), + Fr, Es, Pt, It at each mature milestone. No German.
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q2 \|\| Core pages: for users or admins? \|\| 🔴 TBD \|\| —		\| Q2 \|\| Core pages: for users or admins? \|\| 🔴 TBD \|\| ''(pending)''
	\|-		\|-
	\| Q3 \|\| Contracts: centralized or per User Group? \|\| 🔴 TBD \|\| —		\| Q3 \|\| Contracts: centralized or per User Group? \|\| 🔴 TBD \|\| ''(pending)''
	\|}		\|}