AccuWeather Extension for MediaWiki

Quotes (quotes.co.uk) has published its source code for an Extension to the MediaWiki platform that allows web sites to add a weather forecast to their web site using data supplied by AccuWeather.com.

The extension was initially developed in-house to extend the functionality of the Wiki Sussex (WikiSussex.com) web site using AccuWeather's netWeather application. This gives the site a live weather forecast for any location out of a choice of over 3 million locations worldwide.

Prior to publication, Quotes contacted the Business Development Manager in AccuWeather's Research & Development Group to check that the extension met with their approval. When they gave the project the green light it was published on the MediaWiki web site and made available as a free download. The extension is also due to be featured in a forthcoming section on AccuWeather's web site where they will be showcasing the ways that web designers are using their data.

Documentation on the AccuWeather Extension for MediaWiki is available from www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Extension:AccuWeather