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[Kristen Eberlein]

TC Name: Darwin Information Typing Architecture (DITA) Technical Committee (TC) Statement of Purpose: DITA is an XML-based standard for modular and extensible topic-based information. It enables content creators to separate content into semantically rich, reusable components that reflect the core purpose of the content they contain. DITA provides a model for defining and processing new components as specializations of existing ones, thus enabling interoperability of DITA-based content. Scope of work The scope of the DITA encompasses the following: Defining and maintaining DITA standards Promoting the use of DITA standards The DITA TC does not produce reference implementations or rate compliance of DITA products. Deliverables: The DITA TC produces the following deliverables and more: DITA specifications and associated grammar files Committee notes that contain non-normative content (tutorials, best practices, migration information, etc.) Webinar and conference presentations In addition, the DITA TC sponsors several Open OASIS GitHub repositories through which non-OASIS members can participate in DITA-related work. Audience: The following are the primary audiences for the work of the DITA TC: Developers of DITA-supporting applications Content engineers and XML specialists Information architects and information developers IPR Mode: RF on Limited Terms Mode of the OASIS IPR Policy Language: English -- Best, Kris Kristen James Eberlein Chair, OASIS DITA Technical Committee OASIS Distinguished Contributor Principal consultant, Eberlein Consulting LLC www.eberleinconsulting.com +1 919 622-1501; kriseberlein (skype)