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Comprehensive Guide to DITA for Technical Writers

DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) is an industry-leading XML standard for technical documentation. It provides a structured and consistent way to create, manage, and deliver technical information. This book provides a comprehensive guide to writing, editing, and architecting in DITA.

DITA Best Practices: A Roadmap for Writing, Editing, and Architecting in DITA (IBM Press)

by Laura Bellamy

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Language	:	English
File size	:	21718 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	451 pages

The book is divided into three parts:

Part 1: to DITA

Chapter 1: What is DITA?
Chapter 2: Benefits of Using DITA
Chapter 3: DITA Architecture
Chapter 4: DITA Tools

Part 2: Writing and Editing in DITA

Chapter 5: DITA Content Model
Chapter 6: Writing DITA Content
Chapter 7: Editing DITA Content
Chapter 8: DITA Best Practices

Part 3: Architecting in DITA

Chapter 9: DITA Information Architecture
Chapter 10: DITA Topic Maps
Chapter 11: DITA Content Assembly
Chapter 12: DITA Publishing

This book is an essential resource for technical writers who want to learn how to write, edit, and architect in DITA. It is also a valuable reference for anyone who wants to learn more about DITA and its benefits.

Benefits of Using This Book

Learn how to write, edit, and architect in DITA
Understand the benefits of using DITA
Get a comprehensive overview of DITA architecture
Learn about the best practices for writing and editing in DITA
Gain the skills you need to architect complex DITA projects

Who Should Read This Book?

Technical writers
Information architects
Content strategists
Anyone who wants to learn more about DITA

About the Authors

Anne Gentle is a senior technical writer and information architect with over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. She is a certified DITA specialist and has written and edited numerous technical documents in DITA.

John Kaufeld is a senior software engineer with over 15 years of experience in the IT industry. He is a certified DITA specialist and has developed and implemented several DITA-based documentation systems.