The Contribute entry point (T322740) lists the different ways to contribute to Wikimedia projects. Initially it has a few options and "New page" is one of them (with the description
"Start a new article for a topic that has been requested.").
The "New page" option, based on the conversations from T321379, is currently pointing to a useless special page and a long-term solution may require additional feature developments to be properly supported (specific UI for creating a new page and customization capabilities per-wiki).
Given the reduced scope of the initial deployment (T319362) for the Contribute entry point, this ticket proposes to update the target link to point to a more useful page instead and show the "New page" option when such page exists (which is the case for all target wikis of the initial deployment).
That is, the "New page" option will link to Wikipedia:Requested articles when the page is available, and not show the action when it is not.
Derived Requirement
Ensure that the "New page" option in the Contribute entry point links to a relevant community page instead of the current unused special page. Specifically, if Wikipedia:Requested articles exists on the target wiki, the option must appear and link to that page. If the page does not exist, the "New page" option should not be displayed.
Test Steps
Test Case 1: Display and link "New page" option when community page exists
- Navigate to a wiki where Wikipedia:Requested articles exists.
- Open the Contribute entry point.
- ✅❓❌⬜ AC1: Confirm that the "New page" option is displayed and that selecting the "New page" option opens Wikipedia:Requested articles..
Test Case 2: Cross-check behavior across devices
- Open the Contribute entry point on desktop view.
- Switch to mobile view (Minerva skin).
- ✅❓❌⬜ AC2: Confirm correct display and link behavior for the "New page" option in mobile view.
QA Results - TestWiki
| AC | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ✅ | Pass per T327063#11256735 |
| 2 | ✅ | Pass per T327063#11256735 |
