Primaryxmlgz

Primaryxmlgz is a file format used in the production of Wikipedia and other MediaWiki-based wikis. It is a compressed version of the primary XML dump, which contains the full content of a wiki, including all pages, revisions, and metadata. The primary XML dump is generated by the MediaWiki software and is used for various purposes, such as archiving, backup, and data analysis.

The primaryxmlgz file format is based on the XML format, which is a widely used markup language for encoding documents in a format that is both human-readable and machine-readable. The XML format allows for the representation of complex data structures, such as the hierarchical structure of a wiki's content.

The primaryxmlgz file format is compressed using the gzip compression algorithm, which reduces the file size and improves the efficiency of data transfer and storage. The gzip compression algorithm is widely supported and can be easily decompressed using a variety of tools and libraries.

The primaryxmlgz file format is an important part of the MediaWiki ecosystem, as it provides a standardized and efficient way to represent and transfer the full content of a wiki. It is used by a variety of tools and services, including the Wikipedia dumps, which are publicly available and widely used for research and analysis.