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Wikipedia Deletes Article on Odin Programming Language After AfD Process
Key points
- Odin language article deleted from Wikipedia after a vote
- Majority agreed it lacked notability
- Odin is used commercially by JangaFX and covered by influencers
Wikipedia Article Deletion Process
The Odin programming language article faced deletion in a typical Articles for Deletion (AfD) process. In the final vote, 5 out of 7 accounts voted for deletion, while 1 out of 4 accounts voted to keep it. A Wikipedia admin subsequently removed the article.
Reason for Deletion
The main contention was the determination that Odin is a non-notable programming language, with no substantial coverage from reliable sources. Present references primarily included the developer's sites, informal blogs, and a self-published e-book, leading to the conclusion that it did not meet Wikipedia's notability standards.
Community Reaction
The decision sparked surprise and frustration among supporters of Odin, given the language's presence in programming communities and its commercial usage. Supporters like the developer, known as GingerBill, expressed disbelief over the decision, with some arguing the language's significance in various programming circles.
Odin’s Growing Popularity
Despite the deletion, Odin is recognized as one of the notable competitors to C languages. It has gained attention from content creators such as YouTuber Primeagen and commercial usage at companies like JangaFX, which some argue is evidence of its notability.
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Reporting from
The Wikipedia article for the Odin programming language was deleted following an Articles for Deletion vote. The deletion was based on a consensus that Odin lacked notability and had insufficient reliable sources.