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Michael Priestley: Creator of the DITA Structured-Content Standard
Jun 20, 2024
Michael Priestley, creator of the DITA structured-content standard, discusses the origin story of DITA at IBM, highlighting the shift from printed textbooks to digital formats. He explores the importance of structured content, user needs, and challenges in adopting structured content practices across different organizations.
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- DITA standard aimed to streamline content sharing across platforms.
- Creating user-focused structured content is crucial for better comprehension and usability.
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Development of the DITA Standard
The podcast discusses how Michael Priestley developed the DITA standard for structured content at IBM. The DITA standard, which stands for Darwin Information Typing Architecture, aimed to streamline content creation and sharing across various platforms. Priestley's work focused on creating a user-friendly approach to content strategy, making it accessible to a wider audience.
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