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Wiki
Introduction
One of the big challenges in developing and maintaining web sites is the time required. Wikis have emerged as one solution. A Wiki is a tool that supports the collaborative development and maintanence of a web site. This site is an example of a Wiki (note the Edit button below). Ward Cunningham is credited with designing the first Wiki software WikiWikiWeb 1). The name originated from an airport shuttle in Honolulu called WikiWiki. Wiki is a Hawaiian term for quick.
How Wiki's work
Wiki's generally use a simple syntax to format text. This particular Wiki designates italic words by using two slashes before and after the text.
//italics//
Most wikis now have advanced to using toolbars such as those that are found in modern word processors.
