Re: [dita] Sound bite for the OASIS press release

I've been watching the discussion which has been trying to evolve
    this original paragraph. I thought I would offer instead the nuggets
    that represent the DITA I have grown up with, in case any of these
    should be considered for integration in Kris's probably ready-to-go
    spiel:

    

    * the three Reuse domains: of Design (specialization), of Processing
    (fall-through match patterns), and of Content (conref) (gratis
    Michael Priestley's original list of talking points pre-OASIS)

    * helps define and manage content business rules and best practices
    for varied types of information

    * a proven track record of reliable use with demonstrated value to
    many

    * a thriving ecosystem of users (3000+ on dita-users alone) and
    user-oriented events, vendors with a range of offerings, and thought
    leaders and consultants who provide a wealth of both free and
    contractual assistance

    * designs and commensurate investment can be scaled from simple to
    complex content requirements (working the message of the 3 editions)

    * a body of practical, how-to knowledge and lore across forums,
    publications, presentations, books, and more.

    * amenable to emerging web publishing practice including responsive
    and adaptive delivery scenarios.

    * not limited to either book-only or page-only usage

    * both authoring and programming skills are in ready supply among
    job candidates

    * developed and maintained by a charming community of advisers and
    advocates :-)

    --

    Don

    

    
On 1/14/2016 12:15 PM, Kristen James
      Eberlein wrote:

    

    
      
      Carol Geyer has sent me a draft press release. It includes the
      following paragraph:

      

      
      
“DITA is more than flexible,
          it’s specializable,” said Kristen Eberlein, chair of the OASIS DITA Technical Committee. “The standard allows specific semantics to be
          introduced for specific purposes without increasing the size
          of other XML grammar files.” <PLEASE
            EDIT LIBERALLY>

      
      
      
      
      
      
      
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        I think we can improve this. Thoughts?

        

        -- 

        Best,

        Kris

        

        Kristen James Eberlein

        Chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee

        Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting

        www.eberleinconsulting.com

        +1 919 682-2290; kriseberlein (skype)

        

      

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