Differences Between How-To and Tutorial Documentation - Open Documentation Hour

Explore the key differences between how-to guides and tutorials in this 51-minute Open Documentation Hour recording from the Technical Authors team at Canonical. Delve into the Diátaxis documentation framework, examining the similarities and distinctions between working and learning approaches. Learn when to use tutorials versus how-to guides, how to determine their effectiveness, and best practices for creating advanced-level tutorials. Discover insights on incorporating screenshots and maintaining a single source of truth in documentation. Gain valuable knowledge to improve your technical writing skills and create more effective educational content for users at various skill levels.