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Databases are not always the best place for your content. By storing it in plain files, you gain speed, security, Git-based workflows, and a simpler, more reliable publishing stack.
You don’t need the complexity of DITA XML to benefit from its discipline. With Markdown and modern docs-as-code workflows, technical writers can apply strong information typing—tasks, concepts, and references—using lightweight, open tools.
Tracing over two decades of web publishing, from raw HTML and Dreamweaver to CMSes, structured content, static site generators, and modern Git-based Markdown workflows. Lessons for solo and team content developers on maintainability, collaboration, and performance.