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  1. Naming Conventions

This article details the naming conventions used on this wiki. Consistent naming conventions are crucial for maintaining a well-organized, easily searchable, and professional-looking wiki. Following these guidelines ensures that all content is discoverable and avoids confusion caused by inconsistent or ambiguous titles. These conventions apply to all pages, including articles, categories, templates, and help pages. New contributors are strongly encouraged to read and understand these guidelines before creating new content.

Why Naming Conventions Matter

Imagine a library where books are shelved randomly. Finding a specific book would be incredibly difficult, even if you knew the author or title. Similarly, a wiki without consistent naming conventions becomes a chaotic collection of information, hindering usability. Well-defined naming conventions offer several benefits:

  • **Improved Searchability:** Consistent names make it easier for users to find information using the wiki's search function.
  • **Clear Organization:** A logical naming structure creates a clear hierarchy, making it easier to understand the relationship between different topics.
  • **Reduced Ambiguity:** Consistent naming avoids multiple pages with similar names, preventing confusion.
  • **Enhanced Linkability:** Predictable names make it easier to create internal links (internal links) between related pages.
  • **Professional Appearance:** Uniform naming conventions contribute to a polished and professional look and feel for the wiki.
  • **Bot Compatibility:** Many wiki maintenance tasks are performed by bots. Consistent naming conventions enable bots to function effectively.

General Principles

Before diving into the specifics, here are some general principles that underpin all our naming conventions:

  • **Descriptiveness:** Page titles should accurately and concisely describe the page's content.
  • **Conciseness:** Keep titles as short as possible while still being descriptive. Avoid unnecessary words like "The," "A," or "An."
  • **Consistency:** Follow the established conventions consistently across the entire wiki.
  • **Readability:** Titles should be easy to read and understand.
  • **Avoid Redundancy:** Do not repeat information in the title that is already clear from the page's context.
  • **Avoid Special Characters:** Minimize the use of special characters (e.g., !, @, #, $, %, ^, &, *, (, ), -, _, +, =, [, ], {, }, ;, :, ', ", <, >, ?, /, \) ). If special characters are necessary, use them sparingly and consistently.
  • **Use Proper Capitalization:** Use Title Case for page titles (capitalize the first letter of each significant word). Exceptions will be noted below.
  • **Avoid Acronyms & Abbreviations:** Generally, spell out terms fully, unless the acronym is extremely well-known (e.g., GDP). If an acronym *must* be used, define it the first time it appears in the article.
  • **Consider Redirects:** If multiple naming options are plausible, create a primary page title and use redirects from alternative titles to the primary page. This ensures users can find the content regardless of how they search for it.


Specific Naming Conventions by Content Type

The following sections detail the naming conventions for different types of content on this wiki.

1. Articles (Trading Strategies, Indicators, Market Analysis)

Articles form the core of our wiki, covering various aspects of trading, technical analysis, and market trends.

  • **Trading Strategies:** Article titles should be in the format: `[Strategy Name] Trading Strategy`. For example, `Moving Average Crossover Trading Strategy`, `Fibonacci Retracement Trading Strategy`, or `Scalping Trading Strategy`. If the strategy is specific to a market, include the market: `Forex Scalping Trading Strategy`, `Crypto Moving Average Crossover Trading Strategy`. Avoid using overly complex or jargon-filled strategy names.
  • **Technical Indicators:** Article titles should be in the format: `[Indicator Name] Indicator`. For example, `Relative Strength Index (RSI) Indicator`, `Moving Average Indicator`, `Bollinger Bands Indicator`. Include the full name of the indicator, even if it is commonly known by an abbreviation.
  • **Chart Patterns:** Article titles should be in the format: `[Pattern Name] Chart Pattern`. For example, `Head and Shoulders Chart Pattern`, `Double Top Chart Pattern`, `Triangle Chart Pattern`.
  • **Candlestick Patterns:** Article titles should be in the format: `[Pattern Name] Candlestick Pattern`. For example, `Doji Candlestick Pattern`, `Engulfing Candlestick Pattern`, `Hammer Candlestick Pattern`.
  • **Market Analysis:** Titles for market analysis articles should be descriptive of the analysis performed. Examples: `Weekly Forex Market Analysis`, `Bitcoin (BTC) Technical Analysis`, `Crude Oil Market Trend Analysis`. Include the time frame and market being analyzed.
  • **Economic Indicators:** Article titles should be in the format: `[Indicator Name] Economic Indicator`. Example: `Consumer Price Index (CPI) Economic Indicator`.
  • **Trading Psychology:** Article titles should directly state the psychological concept. Example: `Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) in Trading`, `Trading Discipline`, `Risk Management Psychology`.

2. Categories

Categories are used to organize articles into logical groups.

  • **Category Names:** Category names should be plural and use Title Case. For example, `Trading Strategies`, `Technical Indicators`, `Chart Patterns`, `Candlestick Patterns`, `Forex Trading`, `Cryptocurrency Trading`.
  • **Hierarchy:** Categories should be organized into a hierarchical structure. For example, `Trading Strategies` might have subcategories like `Swing Trading Strategies`, `Day Trading Strategies`, and `Scalping Strategies`.
  • **Avoid Overly Specific Categories:** Don't create categories for very few articles. Instead, group related topics into broader categories.

3. Templates

Templates are used to create reusable content elements.

  • **Template Names:** Template names should begin with the word "Template:" followed by the template's name in Title Case. For example, `Template:Infobox Trading Strategy`, `Template:Indicator Table`, `Template:Warning`.
  • **Descriptive Names:** Template names should clearly indicate the template's purpose.
  • **Avoid Redundancy:** Don't create multiple templates that perform the same function.

4. Help Pages

Help pages provide guidance on using the wiki.

  • **Help Page Names:** Help page names should begin with the word "Help:" followed by the page's name in Title Case. For example, `Help:Contents`, `Help:Editing`, `Help:Naming Conventions` (this page!).
  • **Clear and Concise Titles:** Help page titles should be clear and concise, accurately reflecting the page's content.

5. Specific Terminology Considerations

  • **Forex:** Use "Forex" or "FX" consistently. Avoid using "Foreign Exchange" unless in a formal context. Articles related to Forex should be categorized under `Forex Trading`.
  • **Cryptocurrency:** Use "Cryptocurrency" or "Crypto" consistently. Specify the specific cryptocurrency (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) when appropriate. Articles related to Crypto should be categorized under `Cryptocurrency Trading`.
  • **Stocks:** Use "Stocks" or "Equities" interchangeably, but maintain consistency within a single article.
  • **Indices:** Use the full name of the index (e.g., S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average) the first time it is mentioned, followed by the abbreviation in parentheses.
  • **Timeframes:** Use consistent terminology for timeframes (e.g., 5-minute chart, 1-hour chart, daily chart, weekly chart, monthly chart).
  • **Risk Management:** Articles relating to risk management should be categorized under `Risk Management`. This includes topics like Stop-Loss Orders, Take-Profit Orders, Position Sizing, Risk-Reward Ratio.
  • **Trading Platforms:** When discussing trading platforms, use the platform's official name (e.g., MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, cTrader).
  • **Trading Styles:** Clearly define the trading style being discussed (e.g., Day Trading, Swing Trading, Position Trading, Scalping).

Handling Ambiguity and Redirects

Sometimes, multiple naming options are plausible. In these cases, follow these guidelines:

1. **Choose the Most Descriptive Title:** Select the title that most accurately and concisely describes the page's content. 2. **Create Redirects:** Create redirects from alternative titles to the primary page. This ensures that users can find the content regardless of how they search for it. To create a redirect, create a page with the alternative title and add the following code to the top of the page: `#REDIRECT Primary Page Title`. 3. **Disambiguation Pages:** If ambiguity is significant, create a disambiguation page. Disambiguation pages list different articles with similar names and provide links to each one.

Examples of Good and Bad Titles

| **Bad Title** | **Good Title** | **Reason** | | --------------------------- | ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | The RSI | Relative Strength Index (RSI) Indicator | More descriptive and follows the indicator naming convention. | | Forex Strategy | Moving Average Forex Trading Strategy | More specific and follows the strategy naming convention. | | Patterns | Chart Patterns | Pluralization and follows the category naming convention. | | A Guide to Fibonacci | Fibonacci Retracement Trading Strategy | More concise and utilizes the strategy naming convention. | | Trading | Day Trading | More specific and defines the trading style. | | CPI | Consumer Price Index (CPI) Economic Indicator | Includes the full name and follows the economic indicator naming convention. | | Risk | Risk Management | More descriptive and uses the correct terminology. |

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