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# PacktPub Submission Checklist
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Use this checklist to ensure chapters meet Packt Publishing submission requirements.
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## Format and Length
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- [ ] Chapter length 20-30 pages (typical range)
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- [ ] Submitted in required format (Word or Markdown per author guidelines)
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- [ ] SharePoint formatting guidelines followed
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- [ ] Proper heading levels used (H1 for chapter, H2 for sections)
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- [ ] Page breaks appropriate
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## Chapter Structure
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- [ ] Learning objectives clearly stated at beginning
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- [ ] Introduction section engaging and sets context
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- [ ] Main content broken into logical sections
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- [ ] Summary section included at end
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- [ ] "Further reading" or "See also" section provided
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- [ ] Prerequisites clearly listed
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## Code Examples
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- [ ] All code tested and working
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- [ ] Code formatting consistent
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- [ ] Syntax highlighting language specified
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- [ ] Long lines broken appropriately (no horizontal scrolling)
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- [ ] Code comments explain key concepts
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- [ ] Output examples provided where helpful
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## Screenshots and Images
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- [ ] Screenshots in required format (PNG typical, 300 DPI)
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- [ ] Images clearly labeled (Figure 1.1, Figure 1.2, etc.)
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- [ ] Captions provided for all figures
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- [ ] Images referenced in text
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- [ ] High quality and readable
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- [ ] Appropriate resolution for print and digital
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## Style and Voice
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- [ ] Second person ("you") perspective used
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- [ ] Active voice preferred over passive
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- [ ] Conversational but professional tone
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- [ ] Chicago Manual of Style guidelines followed
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- [ ] Consistent terminology throughout
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## Technical Content
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- [ ] Technical accuracy verified
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- [ ] Current best practices demonstrated
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- [ ] Version numbers specified for all software/libraries
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- [ ] Cross-platform considerations noted where relevant
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- [ ] Deprecated features avoided
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## Educational Elements
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- [ ] Concepts explained clearly before code
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- [ ] Progressive skill building through chapter
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- [ ] Real-world examples and use cases included
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- [ ] Troubleshooting tips provided
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- [ ] Key points highlighted or called out
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## References and Resources
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- [ ] URLs verified and working
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- [ ] Official documentation referenced
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- [ ] GitHub repository links included (if applicable)
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- [ ] Attribution for third-party code or content
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- [ ] License information for code included
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## Review and Quality
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- [ ] Grammar and spelling checked
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- [ ] Technical review completed
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- [ ] Code review completed
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- [ ] Peer review feedback addressed
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- [ ] Author checklist completed (if provided by Packt)
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## Submission Package
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- [ ] Main chapter file
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- [ ] All images in separate folder
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- [ ] Code files organized and tested
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- [ ] README for code repository (if applicable)
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- [ ] Change log or revision notes (if resubmitting)
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