Convert XML DOCBOOK to RTF

DocBook XML, a subset of XML (Extensible Markup Language), serves as a markup language tailored for technical documentation. Developed in the early 90s, it was designed to standardize documentation across various software systems. Its uses include creating structured documents like books, articles, and manuals, ensuring consistency and ease of content transformation across different formats such as HTML, PDF, and EPUB. This standardization facilitates collaboration among developers and writers, enhances content reuse, and simplifies documentation maintenance.

RTF, short for Rich Text Format, is a document file format developed by Microsoft in 1987. It allows users to transfer formatted text and images between different word processors and platforms, ensuring consistency in document appearance. RTF supports basic text formatting, such as bold, italics, and various font types, making it a versatile choice for simple document exchange. Its historical significance lies in its widespread adoption for cross-platform document sharing before the advent of more complex formats like DOCX and PDF. RTF remains relevant for applications that require straightforward, platform-independent text formatting.