Diátaxis is a great way to structure documentation, but I think its real value is in simplifying how we think about writing docs.
It shifts the focus from trying to cram everything into one ‘perfect document’ to recognizing that different users have different needs.
Like, tutorials are for learning by doing, guides are for solving specific problems, reference is for quick lookups, and explanations dive into the ‘why.’
That clarity alone can make one write useful docs.
That being said, sticking too rigidly to any system can be a trap.
It shifts the focus from trying to cram everything into one ‘perfect document’ to recognizing that different users have different needs.
Like, tutorials are for learning by doing, guides are for solving specific problems, reference is for quick lookups, and explanations dive into the ‘why.’
That clarity alone can make one write useful docs.
That being said, sticking too rigidly to any system can be a trap.