Wikimedia Hackathon 2018

Barcelona welcomes you! The Wikimedia Hackathon is a major event that brings together developers from all around the world to improve the technological infrastructure of Wikipedia, particularly the MediaWiki platform on which it is based, and the Wikimedia code development.

This is your opportunity to meet the Wikimedia tech community, learn about the technologies and projects that power Wikipedia and thousands of other MediaWiki based websites and propose or join a demo-able project to hack on during the event.


 * Developers new to Wikimedia and tech-curious editors are also welcome!

Just bring your laptop, ideas, and energy to contribute – we promise a great event, cool atmosphere and an inspiring venue! We also want to make the event family friendly, so check out our family room and childcare options in case you want to bring your loved ones.

 What is a hackathon?
 * Wikimedia hackathons are generally collaborative computer programming events which specifically focus on technologies and projects powering Wikipedia and thousands of MediaWiki installations. Wikimedia hackathons are essentially large development community meetups that attract many developers and designers who care deeply about the issues and technology impacting MediaWiki and the Wikimedia projects. You will get a chance to work together with other developers, designers and Wikimedians, in a productive, fun, and supportive environment.
 * Learn more:
 * Information for Participants

Hackathon Focus Areas

 * Technology related to content translator
 * Documentation
 * WikiCite
 * Design


 * Phabricator workboards:


 * Wikimedia-Hackathon-2018 (add your projects, sessions and ideas here)
 * Wikimedia-Hackathon-2018-Organization (check out what the organizers are working on)

Interested in attending the 2018 hackathon in Barcelona? Or do you plan to send tech-savvy volunteers in order to build your local engineering community? Do you have ideas that we should incorporate into our hackathon? Get in touch with us.

Pre-Hackathons

 * 2-4 February, 2018 Prehackathon in Olot (Yes, same weekend as FOSDEM)
 * 10 March, 2018 Prehackathon in Barcelona (focused for local community)
 * 16 April, 2018 Wikimedia and Open Science (focused on Open Science)
 * 14-15 April, 2018 Prehackathon in Montpellier
 * 10-12 May, 2018 Wiki Women Tech Storm, the Hague - The Netherlands (focused on Women)

Contact: hackathon@undefinedwikimedia.cat This e-mail address can be used for all inquiries or questions regarding the event.

previous edition: Wikimedia Hackathon 2017 | Hackathon 2018 bid by Amical Wikimedia: (T162836) (decision process)