Wikimedia Hackathon 2019

The Wikimedia Hackathon is a major event that brings together developers from all around the world to improve the technological infrastructure of Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, particularly the MediaWiki platform on which they are based, and other Wikimedia code development.

The Hackathon took place in Prague, Czechia, from May 17th-19th, 2019.

See the Showcase notes at T216260

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!

Friendly Space Policy and Code of Conduct
All participants in the Hackathon are expected to respect and abide by the Wikimedia Friendly Space Policy and the Code of Conduct for technical spaces. Individuals not cooperating with these policies may be asked to leave the event.

For information on how to talk with someone or submit a report and to see the members of our Friendly Space Policy team click here. 

Information for newcomers!

 * 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

 * Detailed "What is a Hackathon" overview: Information for Participants
 * Three steps to prepare for this hackathon

Hackathon Focus Areas

 * New editor experiences
 * Mobile contributions to Wikimedia Commons
 * Tool for teaching with Wikipedia

Event blogging

 * No people, no software, hackathon story by Jon Robson
 * Wikimedia Hackathon 2019 Prague experiences, summary by Geert Van Pamel
 * Into GSoC and WMF Hackathon 2019, blogpost by Gopa Vasanth
 * My WMF Hackathon 19 experience: 3 Days, 2 Projects and many cool things!, blogpost by Mahuton POSSOUPE
 * Wikimedia Hackathon 2019 (Prague, Czechia), blogpost by Lucie-Aimée Kaffee

Pre Hackathons and previous events

 * Kiwix mini-hackathon, Debrecen, 22.-24. February 2019
 * Pre-hackathon for high school students, Prague, TBD (T219972)

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

previous edition: Wikimedia Hackathon 2018