Tutorial Documentation Skill

This skill provides patterns for writing effective tutorials following the Diataxis framework. Tutorials are learning-oriented content where the reader learns by doing under the guidance of a teacher.

Dependency: Use this skill with docs-style for core writing principles. To confirm a tutorial is the right type — rather than a how-to, reference, or explanation — see docs-style/references/diataxis-compass.md.

Purpose & Audience

Target readers:

• Complete beginners with no prior experience
• Users who want to learn, not accomplish a specific task
• People who need a successful first experience with the product
• Learners who benefit from guided, hands-on practice

Tutorials are NOT:

• How-To guides (which help accomplish specific tasks)
• Explanations (which provide understanding)
• Reference docs (which describe the system)