Part VII: Conclusion

What You Have Learned

• The value of structured authoring and why DITA is a scalable, efficient solution for documentation.
• Core topic types (concept, task, reference, glossary, troubleshooting) and their correct usage based on user intent and content purpose.
• How to build and organize documentation using DITA maps, defining structure, sequence, and navigation.
• The importance and mechanics of content reuse using DITA attributes (like conref, copy-to) and topic modularity.
• How to publish DITA content to multiple formats like HTML, PDF, and content delivery portals.
• How DITA effectively supports translation workflows and output customization.