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  1. Template:Infobox person – A Beginner's Guide

This article provides a comprehensive guide to using the `Template:Infobox person` in MediaWiki, specifically tailored for beginners. Infoboxes are a crucial part of presenting information in a standardized and visually appealing way on wiki pages, particularly for biographical articles. This guide will cover everything from the basic structure to advanced parameters, ensuring you can effectively utilize this template to create informative and well-structured pages.

    1. What is an Infobox?

An infobox is a standardized box appearing typically on the right-hand side of a Wikipedia or MediaWiki page. It summarizes vital information about the subject of the page. For biographical articles, the `Infobox person` provides a concise overview of a person's key details – name, image, birthdate, occupation, and more. Using infoboxes consistently across articles improves readability and allows for easy comparison of information. They are particularly useful for quickly grasping the core facts about a subject. They are a core component of Help:Formatting.

    1. Why Use Template:Infobox person?
  • **Standardization:** Ensures a consistent look and feel across all biographical articles. This helps readers quickly locate the information they’re looking for.
  • **Readability:** Presents information in a structured and easily digestible format.
  • **Data Accessibility:** Facilitates easy extraction of key information for various purposes, including data analysis and automated processing.
  • **Visual Appeal:** Adds visual interest to the page, making it more engaging for readers.
  • **Interoperability:** Allows for potential integration with other wiki features and data sources. Think about how it interacts with Help:Templates.
    1. Basic Syntax and Usage

The `Template:Infobox person` is invoked using the following basic syntax:

```wiki Template loop detected: Template:Infobox person ```

Each line within the curly braces represents a parameter. The parameter name is followed by an equals sign (`=`) and then the value for that parameter. Let's break down each of these basic parameters:

  • **`name`:** The full name of the person. This is a required parameter.
  • **`image`:** The filename of an image to display in the infobox. Ensure the image is uploaded to the wiki. Using a descriptive filename is important for Help:Images.
  • **`caption`:** A brief description of the image.
  • **`birth_date`:** The person's date of birth. Use the format YYYY-MM-DD (e.g., 1970-01-01). Refer to Help:Dates for more information on date formatting.
  • **`birth_place`:** The person's place of birth.
  • **`occupation`:** The person's primary occupation(s).
    1. Common Parameters: A Detailed Overview

The `Infobox person` template offers a wide range of parameters beyond the basics. Here’s a detailed look at some of the most commonly used ones:

  • **`birth_name`:** The person's name at birth, if different from their current name.
  • **`alias`:** Any known aliases or nicknames.
  • **`nationality`:** The person's nationality or nationalities.
  • **`ethnicity`:** The person's ethnic background.
  • **`citizenship`:** The person's citizenship(s).
  • **`known_for`:** What the person is most well-known for. This is a crucial parameter for quickly identifying the subject's significance.
  • **`education`:** The person's education, including schools attended and degrees earned. Consider using a list format for multiple entries.
  • **`employer`:** The person's current or past employers. Again, using a list format is often helpful.
  • **`years_active`:** The years during which the person was actively working or involved in their field. Can be a range (e.g., 1990–2010).
  • **`height`:** The person's height. Include the unit of measurement (e.g., 1.83 m, 6 ft 0 in).
  • **`weight`:** The person's weight. Include the unit of measurement (e.g., 75 kg, 165 lbs).
  • **`hair_color`:** The person's hair color.
  • **`eye_color`:** The person's eye color.
  • **`spouse`:** The person's spouse or spouses. Use a list format if there have been multiple spouses. Link to the spouse's wiki page if it exists.
  • **`partner`:** The person's current partner, if not married.
  • **`children`:** The person's children. Use a list format.
  • **`parents`:** The person's parents. Use a list format.
  • **`relatives`:** Other notable relatives. Use a list format.
  • **`awards`:** Any awards or honors received. Use a list format.
  • **`website`:** The person's official website.
  • **`social_media`:** Links to the person's social media profiles (e.g., Twitter, Facebook, Instagram). Use a list format with descriptive labels.
  • **`net_worth`:** The person's estimated net worth. Include the currency and year (e.g., $10 million (2023)).
  • **`salary`:** The person's salary. Include the currency and year.
  • **`agent`:** The person's agent.
  • **`label`:** The person's record label (for musicians).
  • **`module`:** The person’s sporting module (for athletes).
  • **`draft`:** The team the person was drafted to (for athletes).
  • **`position`:** The person's position (for athletes).
    1. Advanced Usage and Tips
  • **Multiple Values:** For parameters that can have multiple values (e.g., `occupation`, `employer`, `spouse`), use a list format:

```wiki | occupation = Template:Unordered list ```

This will render as a bulleted list within the infobox.

  • **Using Templates within the Infobox:** You can embed other templates within the `Infobox person` to provide more specific information. For example, you might use a `
  1. Template:Start date

Template:Start date is a MediaWiki template designed to display a date in a standardized, human-readable format, particularly useful for indicating the start date of events, projects, or periods within a wiki. This article provides a comprehensive guide to understanding, using, and customizing the `Template:Start date` template for beginners. It will cover its purpose, parameters, examples, potential issues, and related templates. This template is invaluable for maintaining consistency when documenting timelines and historical data.

Purpose

The primary purpose of `Template:Start date` is to consistently format dates across a wiki. Without a standardized template, dates might appear in various formats (e.g., January 1, 2023, 1/1/2023, 2023-01-01), leading to visual clutter and potential confusion. This template ensures that all start dates are displayed in a uniform manner, enhancing readability and professionalism. It’s particularly useful for projects that involve tracking timelines, historical events, or scheduled activities. Effective date formatting is crucial for data integrity and usability, especially when dealing with Time series analysis.

Basic Usage

The simplest way to use the template is to provide a date in YYYY-MM-DD format. The template will then automatically format it into a more readable format, typically "January 1, 2023".

```wiki Template loop detected: Template:Start date ```

This will output:

January 1, 2023

Parameters

The `Template:Start date` template accepts several parameters to customize the output. Here's a breakdown of each parameter:

  • 1 (Date): This is the *required* parameter. It represents the start date in YYYY-MM-DD format. For example, `2023-12-25` represents December 25, 2023. Incorrectly formatted dates will likely result in errors or unexpected output.
  • format: (Optional) This parameter allows you to specify a custom date format using PHP's `date()` function format codes. This provides a high degree of flexibility. For example, `format=d.m.Y` would output "25.12.2023". Refer to the PHP date() function documentation for a complete list of format codes. Using custom formats requires a good understanding of these codes.
  • month: (Optional) This parameter allows you to explicitly specify the month name. This is useful if you want to override the template's automatic month detection, perhaps for localization or specific stylistic requirements. Accepts the month name as a string (e.g., `month=December`).
  • day: (Optional) This parameter allows you to explicitly specify the day of the month. Similar to 'month', this overrides the template's automatic day detection. Accepts the day as a string (e.g., `day=25`).
  • year: (Optional) This parameter allows you to explicitly specify the year. Overrides the template's automatic year detection. Accepts the year as a string (e.g., `year=2023`).
  • hideyear: (Optional) A boolean parameter (true/false) that controls whether the year is displayed. If set to `true`, the year will be omitted. Default is `false` (year is displayed). Example: `hideyear=true`. This can be useful when the context clearly implies the year.
  • showfullmonth: (Optional) A boolean parameter (true/false) that determines whether the full month name is displayed. If set to `true`, "January" will be displayed instead of "Jan". Default is `false`. Example: `showfullmonth=true`.
  • link: (Optional) A boolean parameter (true/false) that determines whether the date is linked to a corresponding page (e.g., a page for that specific date). Default is `false`. Example: `link=true`. This is helpful for creating navigable timelines.
  • separator: (Optional) Allows you to change the separator character between the day, month and year. Default is a comma and a space (", "). Example: `separator=.` will output the date with a period as a separator.

Examples

Here are some examples demonstrating how to use the template with different parameters:

  • Basic Usage:
   ```wiki
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   ```

   Output: March 15, 2024
  • Custom Format:
   ```wiki
   Template loop detected: Template:Start date
   ```

   Output: 15/03/2024
  • Hiding the Year:
   ```wiki
   Template loop detected: Template:Start date
   ```

   Output: March 15
  • Showing the Full Month Name:
   ```wiki
   Template loop detected: Template:Start date
   ```

   Output: March 15, 2024 (No change in this case, as the default behaviour is often to use the full month name)
  • Linking the Date:
   ```wiki
   Template loop detected: Template:Start date
   ```

   Output: March 15, 2024 (Assuming a page exists for "March 15, 2024")
  • Combining Parameters:
   ```wiki
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   ```

   Output: March 15, 2024 (The format parameter will be overridden by hideyear)
  • Using a custom separator:
   ```wiki
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   Output: March.15.2024

Potential Issues and Troubleshooting

  • Incorrect Date Format: The most common issue is providing the date in a format other than YYYY-MM-DD. Ensure the date is entered correctly.
  • Invalid Format Codes: If using the `format` parameter, ensure the format codes are valid PHP `date()` function codes. Incorrect codes will result in errors or unexpected output. Consult the PHP date() function documentation.
  • Missing Pages for Linked Dates: If the `link` parameter is set to `true`, but the corresponding date page does not exist, the output will be a red link. Create the page to resolve this.
  • Template Conflicts: Rarely, conflicts can occur if other templates or extensions modify the output of this template. If this happens, investigate the interaction between the templates and extensions.
  • Localization: The default output is in English. For wikis using other languages, consider using the `month` parameter to specify the month name in the desired language or exploring localization extensions. This is related to Localization strategies.

Related Templates

Several other templates complement `Template:Start date` and provide related functionality:

  • Template:End date: Displays an end date in a standardized format. Often used in conjunction with `Template:Start date` to define a period.
  • Template:Duration: Calculates and displays the duration between a start and end date.
  • Template:Date: A more general-purpose date formatting template, offering more options than `Template:Start date`.
  • Template:Now: Displays the current date and time.
  • Template:Age: Calculates and displays the age based on a birth date.
  • Template:Timeline: Creates visual timelines based on a series of dates.
  • Template:Event timeline: Similar to timeline, but optimized for event-based timelines.
  • Template:Year: Displays only the year from a given date.
  • Template:Month: Displays only the month from a given date.
  • Template:Day: Displays only the day from a given date.

Advanced Usage and Customization

For more advanced users, the `Template:Start date` template can be extended and customized through the use of parser functions and Lua modules. This allows for more complex date calculations, conditional formatting, and integration with other wiki features. For example, you could use parser functions to dynamically determine whether a date falls within a specific range or to display different text based on the date. This involves a deeper understanding of MediaWiki's template system and programming languages like Lua. Consider studying MediaWiki extension development for more complex customizations.

Best Practices

  • Consistency: Always use `Template:Start date` (or a similar standardized template) for all start dates in your wiki.
  • YYYY-MM-DD Format: Provide the date in YYYY-MM-DD format to ensure correct parsing.
  • Use Parameters Wisely: Only use the optional parameters when necessary to customize the output. Avoid unnecessary complexity.
  • Test Thoroughly: After making changes to the template or its usage, test thoroughly to ensure the output is as expected.
  • Document Your Changes: If you modify the template, document your changes clearly for future maintainers.
  • Consider Accessibility: Ensure the date format is accessible to users with disabilities. Use clear and concise language.
  • Understand Date Interpretation: Be mindful of regional differences in date interpretation (e.g., MM/DD/YYYY vs. DD/MM/YYYY) and choose a format that is unambiguous for your target audience. This is relevant to Global market analysis.

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  • **Conditional Parameters:** Some parameters may only be relevant for certain individuals. For example, the `label` parameter is only applicable to musicians. Don’t include parameters that don’t apply to the subject.
  • **Formatting:** Use standard MediaWiki formatting within the infobox parameters. This includes links (link), bold text (`text`), and italic text (`text`).
  • **Image Size:** You can control the size of the image using the `image_size` parameter. For example: `|image_size=200px`.
  • **Collapsible Sections:** For very long infoboxes, consider using collapsible sections to improve readability. This can be achieved using templates like `Template:Collapsible list`.
  • **Avoiding Redundancy:** Don’t repeat information that is already prominently displayed in the main text of the article. The infobox should *summarize* information, not duplicate it.
  • **Documentation:** Always refer to the template's documentation page for the most up-to-date information and a complete list of parameters: Template:Infobox person/doc. This is critical for staying informed about changes and new features.
  • **Parameter Aliases:** Some parameters have aliases for convenience. For example, `birthdate` is an alias for `birth_date`. However, it’s best to use the official parameter names for clarity.
    1. Troubleshooting Common Issues
  • **Infobox Not Displaying:** Check for syntax errors in your code. Make sure all curly braces are properly matched and that parameter names are spelled correctly. Also, verify that the image file exists and is accessible.
  • **Image Not Displaying:** Ensure the image filename is correct and that the image has been uploaded to the wiki. Check the image's page to see if it has any restrictions or licensing issues.
  • **Incorrect Formatting:** Double-check your formatting within the parameters. Use standard MediaWiki formatting and avoid using HTML tags.
  • **Unexpected Results:** If you’re experiencing unexpected results, try clearing your browser cache or viewing the page in a different browser. Also, consult the template’s documentation or ask for help on the wiki’s help pages.
  • **Overly Long Infobox:** If the infobox becomes too long, consider using collapsible sections or removing less essential parameters. Prioritize the most important information.
    1. Best Practices for Effective Infoboxes
  • **Accuracy:** Ensure all information in the infobox is accurate and verifiable. Cite sources where appropriate.
  • **Conciseness:** Keep the information concise and to the point. Avoid lengthy descriptions.
  • **Relevance:** Only include parameters that are relevant to the subject of the article.
  • **Consistency:** Follow the guidelines established in the template’s documentation and maintain consistency across all biographical articles.
  • **Accessibility:** Consider accessibility when creating infoboxes. Use descriptive captions for images and ensure the text is readable.
  • **Regular Updates:** Keep the infobox up-to-date with the latest information. Monitor the article for changes and update the infobox accordingly.
    1. Linking to Related Concepts & Strategies

Understanding the broader context of information presentation within a wiki is crucial. Here are some related concepts and strategies:

  • **Help:Linking**: Mastering internal linking is essential for navigating a wiki.
  • **Help:Categories**: Categorizing pages helps users find related information.
  • **Help:Tables**: Tables are another way to present structured data, though infoboxes are often preferred for summaries.
  • **Manual of Style**: Adhering to the wiki’s Manual of Style ensures consistency and quality.
  • **Help:Editing**: A solid understanding of editing basics is fundamental.
  • **Help:Page structure**: Understanding how pages are structured improves overall content quality.
  • **Trend Analysis**: Analyzing trends in biographical data can reveal patterns and insights.
  • **Data Mining**: Infobox data can be mined for research purposes.
  • **Information Retrieval**: Infoboxes facilitate efficient information retrieval.
  • **Knowledge Representation**: Infoboxes are a form of knowledge representation.
  • **Network Analysis**: Analyzing relationships between individuals based on infobox data.
  • **Sentiment Analysis**: Extracting sentiment from biographical descriptions.
  • **Risk Assessment**: Assessing risk factors based on biographical information.
  • **Forecasting**: Predicting future trends based on past biographical data.
  • **Statistical Modeling**: Applying statistical models to infobox data.
  • **Data Visualization**: Creating visual representations of infobox data.
  • **Predictive Analytics**: Using data to predict future outcomes.
  • **Machine Learning**: Applying machine learning algorithms to infobox data.
  • **Decision Support Systems**: Using infobox data to support decision-making.
  • **Business Intelligence**: Leveraging infobox data for business insights.
  • **Competitive Intelligence**: Analyzing competitor information from infoboxes.
  • **Market Research**: Using infobox data for market research.
  • **Customer Relationship Management**: Leveraging infobox data for CRM purposes.
  • **Supply Chain Management**: Analyzing supply chain relationships based on infobox data.
  • **Project Management**: Using infobox data to support project management.
  • **Quality Control**: Ensuring data quality in infoboxes.
  • **Data Governance**: Establishing data governance policies for infoboxes.

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Steve Nison (born March 22, 1951) is a renowned American trader, author, and educator, widely recognized as the pioneer who brought candlestick charting to the Western world. Before Nison's work, Western technical analysis primarily relied on Western bar and point-and-figure charts. His meticulous research and translation of ancient Japanese techniques revolutionized the field, providing traders with a visually rich and psychologically insightful tool for understanding market movements. This article details his life, work, key concepts, and lasting impact on the world of technical analysis.

Early Life and Education

Details of Nison's early life are relatively scarce, but he developed an early interest in the financial markets. He graduated from Drexel University with a degree in Finance. He initially pursued a career in traditional financial analysis and portfolio management. However, he found himself increasingly dissatisfied with the limitations of conventional methods in predicting market behavior. This dissatisfaction spurred his journey to uncover more effective trading techniques.

The Discovery of Japanese Candlesticks

In the mid-1980s, Nison embarked on a quest to find trading methods that went beyond the prevailing Western approaches. His research led him to Japan, where he discovered a centuries-old method of tracking price movements using candlestick charts. These charts, known as *Heikin-Ashi* and *Doji* patterns among others, had been used by Japanese rice traders for generations to anticipate future price movements.

He spent considerable time in Japan studying the techniques, immersing himself in the culture and learning from experienced Japanese traders. The key insight was that these charts weren't just visual representations of price; they reflected the *psychology* of the market – the battle between buyers and sellers. He realized that the shapes of the candlesticks could reveal shifts in market sentiment and potential turning points.

Bringing Candlesticks to the West

Upon his return to the United States, Nison faced a significant challenge: introducing a completely foreign charting method to a skeptical Western audience accustomed to Western-style charts. He began writing articles for trade magazines and giving seminars to demonstrate the power and effectiveness of candlestick charting. Initially, acceptance was slow. Many traders were resistant to change, preferring the familiar tools they already knew.

However, Nison persevered, meticulously explaining the logic behind each candlestick pattern and demonstrating its practical application through real-world examples. He emphasized that candlestick charting wasn't a replacement for other forms of technical analysis, but rather a complementary tool that could enhance decision-making.

His breakthrough came with the publication of his seminal work, *Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques*, in 1991. This book, now considered a classic, became the definitive guide to candlestick charting and quickly gained a devoted following among traders worldwide. The book detailed not only the individual candlestick patterns but also how to combine them with other technical indicators like Moving Averages, Relative Strength Index (RSI), and MACD for increased accuracy. It also covered risk management strategies, vital for any successful trader.

Key Concepts of Candlestick Charting

Nison’s work revolves around understanding the information encoded within each candlestick. Here's a breakdown of the core concepts:

  • The Candlestick Itself: Each candlestick represents price action over a specific period (e.g., one day, one hour, one week). It consists of a body and wicks (or shadows).
   * Body: The body represents the range between the opening and closing prices. A white (or green) body indicates that the closing price was higher than the opening price (bullish), while a black (or red) body indicates the opposite (bearish).
   * Wicks (Shadows): The wicks extend above and below the body, representing the highest and lowest prices reached during the period.  Long wicks suggest price rejection at those levels.
  • Single Candlestick Patterns: Nison identified numerous single candlestick patterns, each with its own unique meaning. Examples include:
   * Doji:  A candlestick with a very small body, indicating indecision in the market.  Different types of Doji exist, such as the Long-Legged Doji, Dragonfly Doji, and Gravestone Doji, each conveying slightly different nuances.
   * Hammer and Hanging Man:  These patterns have the same shape – a small body at the upper end of the trading range with a long lower wick.  A Hammer, appearing during a downtrend, suggests a potential bullish reversal. A Hanging Man, appearing during an uptrend, suggests a potential bearish reversal.
   * Inverted Hammer and Shooting Star:  Similar in shape to the Hammer and Hanging Man, but with the small body at the lower end of the trading range and a long upper wick. An Inverted Hammer suggests a potential bullish reversal, while a Shooting Star suggests a potential bearish reversal.
   * Engulfing Patterns:  A two-candlestick pattern where the second candlestick's body completely engulfs the body of the first candlestick. A Bullish Engulfing pattern suggests a bullish reversal, while a Bearish Engulfing pattern suggests a bearish reversal.
  • Multiple Candlestick Patterns: Nison also emphasized the importance of recognizing patterns formed by multiple candlesticks. These patterns offer more reliable signals than single candlestick patterns. Examples include:
   * Morning Star and Evening Star:  Three-candlestick patterns that signal potential trend reversals.
   * Three White Soldiers and Three Black Crows:  Three-candlestick patterns that indicate strong bullish or bearish momentum, respectively.
   * Piercing Line and Dark Cloud Cover: Two-candlestick reversal patterns.

Integrating Candlesticks with Other Technical Analysis Tools

Nison always advocated for a holistic approach to trading. He stressed that candlestick charting should not be used in isolation. Instead, it should be combined with other technical analysis tools to confirm signals and improve trading accuracy. Here's how candlesticks can be integrated:

  • Trend Analysis: Candlestick patterns should be analyzed in the context of the overall trend. A bullish candlestick pattern appearing during an established uptrend is more likely to be reliable than one appearing during a downtrend. Consider using Fibonacci retracements to identify potential support and resistance levels.
  • Support and Resistance: Candlestick patterns can help identify potential support and resistance levels. For example, a Hammer candlestick forming near a known support level can strengthen the case for a bullish reversal. Bollinger Bands can also confirm these levels.
  • Volume Analysis: Volume can confirm the strength of candlestick patterns. A bullish candlestick pattern accompanied by increasing volume is more likely to be reliable than one accompanied by decreasing volume. On Balance Volume (OBV) is a useful indicator for this.
  • Indicators: Combining candlestick patterns with technical indicators like Stochastic Oscillator, Average True Range (ATR), and Ichimoku Cloud can provide additional confirmation and help filter out false signals. Elliott Wave Theory can also complement candlestick analysis by identifying the larger wave structure.
  • Chart Patterns: Candlestick patterns can confirm or invalidate other chart patterns like Head and Shoulders, Double Top/Bottom, and Triangles.


Nison’s Contributions Beyond Candlesticks

While best known for his work on candlesticks, Nison has also made significant contributions to other areas of trading education:

  • Psychology of Trading: He emphasizes the importance of understanding the psychological factors that influence market behavior. He argues that candlestick patterns reflect the collective psychology of buyers and sellers.
  • Risk Management: Nison is a strong advocate for sound risk management practices. He stresses the importance of using stop-loss orders and position sizing to limit potential losses. He advocates for conservative risk-reward ratios.
  • Trading Psychology: Nison regularly addresses the emotional challenges traders face, such as fear, greed, and overconfidence. He provides strategies for maintaining discipline and avoiding common psychological pitfalls. Understanding cognitive biases is crucial.
  • Pattern Recognition: Nison's work honed the skill of pattern recognition – a core competency for any successful trader. He teaches traders to identify recurring patterns in price action and interpret their meaning.

Legacy and Impact

Steve Nison’s impact on the world of trading is undeniable. He single-handedly popularized candlestick charting, transforming it from an obscure Japanese technique into a mainstream tool used by millions of traders worldwide. His book, *Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques*, remains the go-to resource for anyone seeking to learn about candlestick analysis.

His work has influenced countless traders, educators, and software developers. Most modern charting platforms now include candlestick charts as a standard feature. He continues to conduct seminars and workshops around the world, educating traders of all levels.

Nison’s legacy extends beyond the technical aspects of candlestick charting. He has fostered a more nuanced understanding of market psychology and emphasized the importance of a disciplined and holistic approach to trading. He has also inspired a generation of traders to embrace new ideas and challenge conventional wisdom. He is considered a true innovator and a visionary in the field of financial markets. He frequently discusses the importance of market microstructure in his teachings.

Criticisms and Considerations

While widely respected, Nison’s work isn’t without its critics. Some argue that candlestick patterns are subjective and prone to interpretation. Others point out that many patterns are unreliable and can produce false signals. It's important to note that candlestick charting is not a foolproof system, and it should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis. Backtesting strategies incorporating candlestick patterns is crucial to assess their effectiveness. The effectiveness can also vary depending on the market volatility. Furthermore, the use of automated trading systems and algorithmic trading has changed the landscape, potentially influencing the reliability of some patterns.



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