DITA Resources
There are many resources out there for learning about the Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA). Here I’ve compiled a list of the resources I’ve found most helpful and informative for teams undertaking or considering a DITA implementation.
These links are accurate as of 9/8/2023
Organizations and online resources
Center for Information Development Management. Content development best practices and trends.
DITA XML. Official site where the OASIS deliverables are published and a good resource for general DITA knowledge.
LinkedIn DITA Awareness group. A forum for more strategic or project-related topics.
Association for Information and Image Management. Information architecture training and best practices.
ConVEx. The best annual conference for learning about DITA and its support and usage.
OASIS Committees – join a committee to shape the future!
OASIS Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) TC. The official site for the OASIS DITA Commitee.
OASIS DITA Technical Committee. The official site for the OASIS DITA Technical Committee.
OASIS Lightweight DITA Committee. The official site for the OASIS Lightweight DITA Committee.
DITA Books
For Authors and Information Architects:
DITA Best Practices by Laura Bellamy, et al.
DITA 101 by Anne Rockley, et al.
The DITA Style Guide by Tony Self
Technical resources:
DITA for Practitioners by Eliot Kimber
Managing Enterprise Content: A Unified Content Strategy by Ann Rockley
DITA for Print: A DITA Open Toolkit Workbook by Leigh White
Project Managers:
DITA Metrics 101 by Mark Lewis
DITA and Agile articles
“Agile Documentation” by Tyner Blain.
Other recommended resources:
Guidance on the best practices for documenting UIs: Microsoft Manual of Style, 4th Edition
Guidance on developing technical support for authors: Author Experience: Bridging the Gap between People and Technology in Content Management by Rick Yagodich
DITA 2.0 Webinars: Part I and Part II
DITA 2.0 PDFs and Slide Decks: Part I and Part II
From the DITA Writer blog, a list of DITA-related software tools
Free DITA training at Learning DITA
Quick overview of using DITA XML in content writing from Componize: From Zero to Hero in DITA XML Content Writing
Check out our list of information architecture resources.
Interested in learning more? Book an information architecture coaching package with DITA expert, Amber Swope.
