2022 Hackathon in Kwara State

Wikimedia Hackathon in Kwara State is a localized event to celebrate and participate in the Global Hackathon.

It is generally a 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.

What do we want to achieve at the Kwara hackathons?
Read the full definition of a Wikimedia Hackathon or explore other MediaWiki events.
 * 1) Reach out to new developers, onboard them during the event, and turn them into regular contributors.
 * 2) Work on prototypes, sprints, and other collaborative efforts to be showcased at the end of the event.
 * 3) Strengthen community health and developer ties through working together on projects and other ways of mingling.
 * 4) Make progress on the most recent community wishlist, featured projects list or on a project (or projects) specific to the hackathon.



Project ideas

 * Have an idea for a project? List it below!
 * Also see the global list of projects on Phabricator


 * MediaWiki extension with Site diagnostics to catch some installation problems

Mode of Event
''Note: The regional event will take place in-person, for which scholarships will be provided for selected participants. However, if you would like to participate remotely you may directly do so in the main hackathon. You can find more information about that on this page.''

Scholarship Application

 * Link to application: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1409tUu1hJz5bj25MCUQYXeukDY7DlgfAUKsxGELWid8/
 * Deadline: 23:59 hrs on 12 May 2022 (Wednesday)
 * Information to Applicants
 * Participants are not allowed to bring friends or relatives to the event, unless it is absolutely necessary (only with prior information and approval).
 * We will only be able to provide scholarship support to participants contributing and are currently residing in Kwara.

Participants

 * Feel free to list yourself if you plan to participate. Registration is closed.
 * You can also add yourself to the list of global participants here.

Project ideas

 * Have an idea for a project? List it below!
 * Also see the global list of projects on Phabricator


 * MediaWiki extension with Site diagnostics to catch some installation problems

Program
The program will be designed based on information shared by interested participants, and to be in sync with the main hackathon program wherever possible.