Difference between revisions of "Stub"
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| − | + | A '''stub''' is the beginning of an article (in an encyclopedia) or a subroutine (in a computer program). | |
| + | It can provide a simple definition or serve as a placeholder. | ||
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| + | Some writers use stubs as seeds, hoping that a great article will blossom from what is planted. | ||
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| + | See http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=1973_Chilean_coup_d%27%C3%A9tat&diff=121964339&oldid=3760263 | ||
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| + | [[Conservapedia:Very Short Article]] | ||
Revision as of 15:39, April 11, 2007
A stub is the beginning of an article (in an encyclopedia) or a subroutine (in a computer program). It can provide a simple definition or serve as a placeholder.
Some writers use stubs as seeds, hoping that a great article will blossom from what is planted.