> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sbtinstruments.com/tutorials/meta.md).

# Meta

## Diátaxis forms

Mostly contains *how-to guides* aimed on real-life BactoBox® applications or goals.

**Assumes that the BactoBox® setup passed qualification.** Otherwise, let the user go to *Troubleshooting*.

Example:

* The user has a goal: The want to measure dead/alive cells.
* We teach them how to apply their skills from the *Measure on your own sample* tutorial to achieve this goal.
* We assume that the user is competent (went through the tutorial; has basic BactoBox® skills).
* We focus on getting real-life work done; we focus on how to reach a goal.
* We don't hold their hand as much as in a tutorial. We help, of course, but we don't guide them step-by-step as in the tutorials.

## Page names

Page names are *actions*. They start with a *verb*. E.g.:

* Make BactoBox® diluent
* Choose the right dilution composition
* Enumerate bacteria from plate harvests
* Analyze freeze-dried bacterial products
* Avoid overkill plating


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