# Diátaxis: A Framework for Structuring Technical Documentation

Diátaxis is a documentation framework that organizes content into four distinct types: tutorials, how-to guides, technical reference, and explanation. It helps teams create clearer, more user-focused documentation by aligning each type with different user needs and tasks. This approach is widely discussed among technical writers and developers.

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## Sources

### Technology
- [Hacker News](https://diataxis.fr/) — Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:33:27 +0000