Wikipedia's math pages are always obtuse. They want to be rigorous, concise, and thorough, and that doesn't work to explain concepts.
If you're interested in the types of splines and their math (big if), I recommend this video. It explains things a little slower, with helpful animations throughout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvPPXbo87ds
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