Why is working with slots so important?

== Structured data can be managed separately ==
A major feature of MediaWiki is the [[mediawikiwiki:Multi-Content_Revisions|Multi Content Revisions (MCR)]] feature. MCR provides a way to store content in multiple slots on a page. This means that structured data can be managed separately.

== The benefits of separating structured data from user content ==
The ability to manage structured data separate from the free content of the page has many advantages for developers and users. 

* For developers the wiki is easier to develop and maintain
* For users the wiki offers better features and is more standardized
* For the owner of the wiki it means a better Information and Productivity platform at lower cost.