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diff --git a/doc/development/documentation/topic_types/index.md b/doc/development/documentation/topic_types/index.md index 8403fd26517..8e8c474ce3c 100644 --- a/doc/development/documentation/topic_types/index.md +++ b/doc/development/documentation/topic_types/index.md @@ -20,11 +20,10 @@ The acronym refers to the first letter of each topic type. In general, each page in the GitLab documentation contains multiple topics. Each topic on a page should be recognizable as a specific topic type. -## Other topic types +In addition to the four primary topic types, we also have a page type for +[Tutorials](tutorial.md) and [Get started](#get-started). -In addition to the four primary topic types, we have a few other types. - -### Related topics +## Related topics If inline links are not sufficient, you can create a topic called **Related topics** and include an unordered list of related topics. This topic should be above the Troubleshooting section. @@ -36,57 +35,7 @@ and include an unordered list of related topics. This topic should be above the - [Trigger a pipeline manually](link-to-topic). ``` -### Tutorials - -A tutorial is page that contains an end-to-end walkthrough of a complex workflow or scenario. -In general, you might consider using a tutorial when: - -- The workflow requires a number of sequential steps where each step consists - of sub-steps. -- The steps cover a variety of GitLab features or third-party tools. - -Tutorials are learning aids that complement our core documentation. -They do not introduce new features. -Always use the primary [topic types](#documentation-topic-types-ctrt) to document new features. - -Tutorials should be in this format: - -```markdown -# Title (starts with "Tutorial:" followed by an active verb, like "Tutorial: Create a website") - -A paragraph that explains what the tutorial does, and the expected outcome. - -To create a website: - -1. [Do the first task](#do-the-first-task) -1. [Do the second task](#do-the-second-task) - -Prerequisites (optional): - -- Thing 1 -- Thing 2 -- Thing 3 - -## Do the first task - -To do step 1: - -1. First step. -1. Another step. -1. Another step. - -## Do the second task - -Before you begin, make sure you have [done the first task](#do-the-first-task). - -To do step 2: - -1. First step. -1. Another step. -1. Another step. -``` - -### Get started +## Get started A get started page is a set of steps to help a user get set up quickly to use a single GitLab feature or tool. @@ -110,21 +59,21 @@ consider using subsections for each distinct task. In the left nav, use `Get started` as the text. On the page itself, spell out the full name. For example, `Get started with application security`. -### Topics and resources +## Topics and resources Some pages are solely a list of links to other documentation. We do not encourage this page type. Lists of links can get out-of-date quickly and offer little value to users, who prefer to search to find information. -## Heading text guidelines +## Topic text guidelines -In general, for heading text: +In general, for topic text: - Be clear and direct. Make every word count. - Use articles and prepositions. - Follow [capitalization](../styleguide/index.md#capitalization) guidelines. -- Do not repeat text from earlier headings. For example, if the page is about merge requests, +- Do not repeat text from earlier topic titles. For example, if the page is about merge requests, instead of `Troubleshooting merge requests`, use only `Troubleshooting`. -See also [guidelines for headings in Markdown](../styleguide/index.md#headings-in-markdown). +See also [guidelines for heading levels in Markdown](../styleguide/index.md#heading-levels-in-markdown). |