Seems legit... I've started to use it and it has been a great help when browsing a huge Git repository Vs doing the same over OxigenXML.

"DitaCraft is a lightweight extension that brings DITA support directly into VS Code, one of the most popular code editors. It provides:

- Syntax highlighting for .dita, .ditamap, and .bookmap files.
Real-time validation against DITA 1.3 standards.
- Seamless integration with DITA-OT for multi-format publishing (HTML5, PDF, EPUB, and more).
- Smart navigation, live preview, and 21 code snippets to generate bookmap, ditamap,topic templates.

Whether you’re a technical writer, developer, or student, DitaCraft helps you focus on learning DITA — without the complexity.
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Who Is DitaCraft For?

- Beginners who want to learn DITA without the complexity of professional tools.

- Developers who need a lightweight DITA editor integrated into VS Code.

- Students exploring structured authoring and technical documentation.

- Technical writers who want a free, open-source alternative for quick edits and validation.

The Future of DitaCraft

DitaCraft is an ongoing project, and I welcome contributions from the community! Whether you’re a DITA expert or a beginner, your feedback and ideas can help shape the future of this tool.

Try DitaCraft today and simplify your DITA journey! 🔗 Install DitaCraft from the VS Code Marketplace"

https://medium.com/@jyjeanne/ditacraft-a-beginner-friendly-vs-code-extension-for-dita-authoring-and-publishing-13de279b69e5

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Yep, DITA XML is still rocking in the technical communication world and technical writers need to have at least some familiarity with the topic.

https://learningdita.com/pluginfile.php/1/tool_certificate/issues/1762964073/6088999983MC.pdf

#DITA #DITAXML #TechnicalWriting #TechnicalCommunication #StructuredWriting

I had the pleasure of editing this volume and co-authoring a chapter with my fantastic co-editors, Joana Pais Zozimo and Kate Sotejeff-Wilson.

The 13 chapters represent myriad voices, perspectives and writer populations not typically present in the literature and showcase the different ways #StructuredWriting facilitators run, experience and adapt #WritingRetreats and related #SocialWriting models across a variety of contexts within and adjacent to academic institutions.
https://link.springer.com/book/9783031449765