Udemy - Technical Writing Common DITA XML Map and Topic Elements

A shortcut to writing software documentation in DITA XML using Oxygen XML Author.
What you'll learn
DITA XML Topic Elements
DITA XML Map Elements
Task Topic Type
Concept Topic Type
Reference Topic Type
Requirements
Technical writing skills are required
Description
Are you confused and overwhelmed by the number of elements you need to learn as a DITAXMLtechnical writer?Do you wonder which are the elements you must use to simply write your software documentation fast? Or you simply need a refresher on which are the most often used elements in DITAXML?
If yes, this course is for you!
If you are a technical writer, looking to improve your knowledge and skills related to DITAXML, you should know the DITAXML map and topic elements well.
JPDocu School of Technical Writing has providing instructor-led and self-paced courses on technical writing, DITAXML,and information architecture to thousands of students worldwide. In this course, Jordan Stanchev, User Assistance Development Architect at a Fortune 500 software development company, is sharing his vast knowledge in DITAXMLand Oxygen XMLAuthor.
One of the major challenges authors have with DITAXML is the sheer amount of elements that you have to learn just to start writing. There are currently initiatives happening in the OASIScompete that define the DITAstandard to simplify and reduce the number of elements you can use (Lightweight DITAXML project).
But is that really needed?Will it help you when you have a more complex scenario to document?
If you are a DITAXML technical writer, you should know the most frequently and commonly used DITAXML elements from DITA1.3 specification. The consequence of having this knowledge will be that you should be able to write the documentation you need without giving up on any benefits and functionality of DITA.
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In this course, you will learn:
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Introduction &Installing the Tool for Writing - 10 min
How to get started writing in DITAXML. You will follow the steps to download and install one of the best DITAXMLeditors - Oxygen XMLAuthor.
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DITAXMLElements - 45 min
Which are the DITAXMLmap elements that you would use frequently to organize the structure of your content? You will need:
mapref to reference one DITAXMLmap to another;
navref to switch the writing context between deliverables;
topicref to structure and organize your topics;
topichead to create a title to group together content underneath it.