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Fix and rewrite DocBook chapter for standards compliance and clarity.
Pull Request: Rewrite and Correct DocBook Chapter for Standards Compliance
Summary
This pull request rewrites the entire DocBook chapter to ensure full compliance with DocBook 5.x standards, improve readability, correct structural issues, and enhance documentation quality. The original file contained several formatting inconsistencies, deprecated elements, and structural errors that could affect parsing, rendering, and long-term maintainability.
Key Improvements
1. Structural Corrections
- Reordered
<title>and<titleabbrev>to follow proper DocBook metadata hierarchy. - Moved
<example>elements outside<para>blocks as required by DocBook. - Replaced deprecated
<simpara>elements with<para>. - Ensured consistent indentation, nesting, and XML structure.
2. Code Block and CDATA Fixes
- Reformatted the PHP example inside
<![CDATA[]]>for clarity. - Removed unnecessary indentation and spacing inconsistencies.
3. Language, Clarity, and Formatting Enhancements
- Improved grammar, clarity, and tone across all paragraphs.
- Removed informal or ambiguous expressions.
- Revised explanations while preserving original meaning.
4. Standards and Conventions Alignment
- Ensured link elements follow proper DocBook reference patterns.
- Removed undefined or non-portable entity references.
- Adjusted element order and formatting based on DocBook 5.x guidelines.
5. Overall Quality Improvements
- Improved documentation flow and readability.
- Enhanced consistency and maintainability.
- Ensured the chapter is valid and well-formed XML suitable for transformation.
Why These Changes Matter
These updates improve:
- Compatibility with DocBook processing tools
- Long-term maintainability of documentation
- Clarity and technical accuracy
- Consistency across the documentation set
Files Updated
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introduction.xml— complete rewrite for accuracy, correctness, and consistency.
Ready for Review
The revised chapter complies with DocBook standards and is ready for integration. Feedback or further refinements are welcome.