What is DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture)?

DITA (Darwin Information Typing Architecture) is an XML-based architecture for authoring, producing, and delivering technical information. XML separates format from content so these two elements can be changed and managed independently. This allows documents to be built piece-by-piece, enabling technical content experts to create, structure, and distribute content that can be easily reused across multiple publications and platforms. This is invaluable for writers tackling big projects that span hundreds of documents across multiple iterations. The topic-based structure of DITA also allows technical writers to easily update specific sections of their documentation as features change or new versions are released.