Structured wikis provide database-like manipulation of fields stored on pages, and usually offer an extraction and presentation language or markup with functionality somewhat similar to SQL. In computing , a database can be defined as a structured collection of records or data that is stored in a computer so that a program can consult it to answer queries. ... The related Category:SQL statements has been nominated for deletion, merging, or renaming. ...

Introduction

Wikis are typically used as shared whiteboards that allows users to add, remove, or otherwise edit all content very quickly and easily. The ease of interaction and operation makes a plain wiki an effective tool for collaborative writing and to share knowledge. Look up Wiki in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...

Database systems are not so much suited to collaboratively maintain content, but they contain highly structured data, offer easy reporting, and support workflow. A database management system (DBMS) is computer software designed for the purpose of managing databases. ...

A structured wiki combines the benefits of - as it seems like - contradicting worlds of plain wikis and database systems. This gives you a collaborative database environment where knowledge can be shared freely, and where structure can be added as needed. In a structured wiki, users can create wiki applications that are very specific to their needs, such as call center status boards, to-do lists, inventory systems, employee handbooks, bug trackers, blog applications and more. Palm OS-based task list application A task list (also to-do list) is a list of tasks to do, such as chores or sections to be done in a project. ... Inventory is a list of goods and materials, or those goods and materials themselves, held available in stock by a business. ... An employee handbook (or employee manual) details guidelines, expectations and procedures of a business or company to its employees. ... A bug tracking system is a software application that is designed to help programmers keep track of reported software bugs in their work. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ...

Comparing Plain Wikis, Database Systems and Structured Wikis

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Structured Wiki Engines

• TWiki
• JotSpot

TWiki is a Wiki program which runs (serves as a platform for) certain wikis which are called TWikiSites. ... JotSpot is an application wiki company to offer enterprise social software. ...

See also

• Wiki
• Wiki application
• Situational application