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DocBook vs MediaWiki

A side-by-side look at DocBook and MediaWiki. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

DocBook

DocBook

Development

DocBook is an XML-based markup language used for writing technical documentation. It provides a semantic markup system for marking up content such as chapters, sections, paragraphs, figures, and tables.

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MediaWiki

MediaWiki

Online Services

MediaWiki is a free and open-source wiki software platform written in PHP. It serves as the platform for Wikipedia and other Wikimedia projects, allowing users to collaboratively create and edit content.

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