A white paper is an informative report that explains a complex issue and presents the sponsor's philosophy on the matter. These documents are meant to help readers understand an issue, solve a problem, or make a decision.
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| Subject | White paper |
| Category | Preliminary document for evaluation of approach |
| Reading time | 1 min · Advanced |
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