Who is This Book For

This book is aimed at web designers or wiki administrators who want to customize the look of MediaWiki by using custom skins.

You will already have a MediaWiki installation that you are targeting with your skin. This might be your own installation, or you might be a designer developing a custom look for a client. The book does not cover setting up or using MediaWiki, except for features specifically related to skinning.

This book assumes that you are familiar with CSS and HTML, but no prior knowledge of PHP is required.