Version control and change tracking are essential aspects of managing farming practices documentation using DITA. These features enable agricultural organizations to maintain the integrity and accuracy of their documentation as practices evolve and new information becomes available.

Version Control

In DITA, version control allows documentation authors to keep track of changes made to content over time. Each topic or module can include version information, indicating which iteration of the content is being used. This is particularly valuable in the context of farming practices documentation, where techniques and recommendations may evolve with advancements in agriculture.

Change Tracking

Change tracking in DITA helps identify and highlight modifications made to documentation. When updates are made to a topic, changes can be marked and tracked. This feature aids in quality assurance by allowing reviewers to easily spot and review alterations, ensuring that they align with updated agricultural guidelines or research findings.

Example:

Here’s an example of how version control and change tracking can be implemented in farming practices documentation using DITA:

<topic id="irrigation-technique">
  <title>Irrigation Technique</title>
  <version>2.0</version>
  <content>...
  <change-history>
    <change date="2023-03-10" author="John Doe">Updated recommended watering times.</change>
    <change date="2023-04-05" author="Jane Smith">Added section on efficient water use.</change>
  </change-history>

In this example, the irrigation technique topic includes version information and a change history section, documenting when and by whom changes were made. This transparency ensures that stakeholders are aware of modifications and can review them for accuracy and alignment with evolving best practices.