Module:InfoboxImage/doc
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Module:InfoboxImage/doc
The `Module:InfoboxImage` is a Lua module used in the MediaWiki software to handle the display and formatting of images within infoboxes on Wikipedia and other MediaWiki-based sites. This module is part of the larger effort to improve the functionality and maintainability of infoboxes by using Lua scripting, which offers more flexibility and efficiency compared to traditional wikitext templates.
Overview[edit source]
The `Module:InfoboxImage` is designed to simplify the process of adding images to infoboxes, which are summary tables typically found at the top of Wikipedia articles. Infoboxes provide a quick overview of key information about the subject of the article, and images are a crucial component of these infoboxes, offering visual context.
Purpose[edit source]
The primary purpose of the `Module:InfoboxImage` is to:
1. Standardize Image Display: Ensure that images in infoboxes are displayed consistently across different articles. 2. Enhance Performance: Use Lua scripting to improve the performance of image rendering compared to traditional template-based methods. 3. Increase Flexibility: Allow for more complex logic and customization in how images are displayed, including handling different image sizes, captions, and alignment options.
Features[edit source]
The module provides several features that enhance the functionality of infobox images:
- Automatic Resizing: Automatically adjusts image sizes to fit within the constraints of the infobox, ensuring that images are neither too large nor too small.
- Caption Support: Allows for the inclusion of captions beneath images, providing additional context or information about the image.
- Alignment Options: Offers options for aligning images within the infobox, such as left, right, or center alignment.
- Error Handling: Includes mechanisms to handle errors gracefully, such as missing images or incorrect parameters, ensuring that the infobox remains functional even if the image cannot be displayed.
Usage[edit source]
To use the `Module:InfoboxImage`, editors typically invoke it within an infobox template. The module is called with specific parameters that define the image to be displayed and its properties. A typical invocation might look like this:
```lua Script error: No such module "InfoboxImage". ```
In this example, `functionName` would be replaced with the specific function within the module that handles image rendering, and the parameters `image`, `size`, and `caption` specify the image file, its size, and the caption text, respectively.
Development and Maintenance[edit source]
The `Module:InfoboxImage` is maintained by the Wikipedia community, with contributions from editors who have expertise in Lua scripting and template design. Changes to the module are typically discussed on its talk page, where editors can propose improvements, report bugs, and collaborate on enhancements.
