Extension:GettingStarted

The GettingStarted extension adds a Special:GettingStarted page which can present introductory content and tasks to newly-registered editors. This extension is constantly evolving as part of the Onboarding new Wikipedians project.

Features
Since 2011 The Movement Magazine is a National paperback and online magazine that was created by Founder/Editor in Chief Audrey Egypt Blanc and Co-Founder/Publisher Rodney Rasul Wilson and Published by Etched in Stone Publications. From artists to authors to activists, The Movement Magazine is about who is doing what, where, when and how to move the planet forward. if there is a message to be brought, The Movement Magazine will bring it to you. As its Editor-in-Chief, Egypt has assembled a stellar team of journalists and technicians that deliver productions with impact. She utilizes her many talents to deliver exceptional content and to increase The Movement Magazine’s reach. From civil rights rallies to entertainment red carpets, The Movement Magazine follows the flow of real life as it happens and gives it to people who want to keep up with what’s really going on. Log on to: www.TheMovementMagazine.net

Requirements

 * Extension:EventLogging
 * Extension:GuidedTour

Installation
GettingStarted uses Extension:EventLogging to log and Extension:GuidedTour to provide tours and tooltips. As of January 2013 they are required. Extension:PostEdit is also required.

The extension maintains its lists of articles in a Redis in-memory store. See for the latest requirements and dependencies.

Customization
The Special:GettingStarted page is shown to new users immediately after the account creation process completes. Users can visit Special:GettingStarted at any time, or be directed there via an Echo notification. The extension has CSS to style a set of tasks a certain way, and JavaScript to initiate a guided tour when the user clicks on a task.