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Myths about technical writing

Wiki page: Submitted by Bob Doyle on Thu, 2008-06-12 18:54. Last updated on Thu, 2008-06-26 13:05.

When you start working with DITA, there are some things that you may feel you need for traditional reasons that you won't find in DITA. Before you try to modify or specialize DITA, it may be worthwhile to rethink some technical writing practices that are outdated and not recommended today.

1. The GlueText Myth

What has been the most challenging aspect of your DITA implementation?

Poll: Submitted by carolgeyer on Thu, 2008-06-12 18:51. Last updated on Thu, 2008-06-12 18:56.

Migrating legacy data

14% (3 votes)

Writing in a topic-oriented way

18% (4 votes)

Choosing the right DITA elements/attributes to use

9% (2 votes)

Learning new tools

5% (1 vote)

Setting up a publishing system/stylesheets

55% (12 votes)

Total votes: 22

Lottery for free DITA conference tickets closes tomorrow

News: Submitted by Bob Doyle on Thu, 2008-06-12 15:27.

DITA Users lottery for free tickets to major conferences featuring DITA in June, will close tomorrow, June 13.

Join DITA Users today and enter the lottery. If you are already a member, send us a request saying that if you win you will attend one or more of these conferences: