Creating WebHelp with DocBook  

A brief tutorial on creating cross-platform WebHelp (similar to that produced by RoboHelp) using DocBook.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2004). Articles>Documentation>Help>DocBook

DocBook: An Introduction for Technical Writers

A set of slides that gives a brief introduction to DocBook and why it is useful for technical writers. Also available in PDF format.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2002). Presentations>Documentation>Standards>DocBook

Introduction to JavaHelp  

An introduction to using Sun's JavaHelp system for creating online Help.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2004). Articles>Documentation>Help

Moving to DocBook  

DocBook is a powerful tool for creating and maintaining documentation. However, there are a number of factors you should consider before you move your documentation to DocBook. This article discusses reasons for and against making the switch to DocBook.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2002). Articles>Documentation>Standards>DocBook

Report On HTML Style Sheets  

A short report (circa 1997) on how one documentation deparment could use Cascading Style Sheets to format the HTML-based documentation it produces.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (1997). Articles>Web Design>CSS

Transforming DocBook with XFC

There are a number of tools available for transforming DocBook XML documents to various formats. All of these tools have strengths, as well as some noticeable weaknesses and drawbacks. This article looks at the benefits of using the XMLmind FO Converter, a graphical, highly configurable, and cross-platform application designed to transform DocBook XML files to any supported output format.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2005). Articles>Documentation>Standards>DocBook

Using XML for Document Authoring and Management  

An introduction to XML (Extensible Markup Language) and how technical writers can use it to create and manage their documentation.

Nesbitt, Scott. ScottNesbitt.net (2004). Articles>Documentation>Help>DocBook