PortQD, short for Portable Quiz Description, is an open format specification designed for the creation, exchange, and utilization of quiz-like team game materials. This specification details both the container and the content, providing a comprehensive guide for authors and developers.
The PortQD format is intended to standardize the way quiz materials are prepared, shared, and used. It is ideal for:
- Authors: To prepare and structure quiz materials efficiently.
- Developers: To build software tools for editing, converting, and playing quiz content.
- Flexible Container Format: Defines how quiz data is packaged and distributed.
- Content Specification: Details the structure of quiz questions, answers, and supporting materials.
- Interoperability: Ensures compatibility across different software tools and platforms.
- Ease of Use: Simplifies the creation and manipulation of quiz content for authors and developers.
To start using the PortQD format, follow these steps:
- Read the Specification: Familiarize yourself with the format's structure and capabilities.
- Create or Convert Content: Begin creating new quiz content or convert existing materials to the PortQD format.
- Use Supporting Tools: Leverage software tools designed for PortQD for editing, converting, or playing quiz content.
We welcome contributions from the community! Whether you're an author, developer, or quiz enthusiast, your insights can help improve the PortQD specification. Please see our CONTRIBUTING.md for guidelines on how to contribute.
PortQD is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC-BY-4.0). This allows for both commercial and non-commercial use, as long as proper credit is given.
For more details, see LICENSE.md.
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A special thanks to everyone who has contributed to the development and refinement of the PortQD specification.
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