Creating a JavaHelp project in a methodical way can help you keep the process well organized. Here are some tips for developing a JavaHelp project:
Don't spend time on elements JavaHelp doesn't support. If you know you are a creating a Help project that you intend to transfer into JavaHelp, read through the JavaHelp limitations carefully. That way you won't spend time creating elements and formatting that are not supported in JavaHelp.
Incorporate build tags. Make use of build tags especially if you are creating a master project that will be transferred into several other Help formats.
Carefully coordinate creation of context-sensitive JavaHelp. Talk with your developer to plan how you are going to create context-sensitive Help for your JavaHelp project. Identify who is doing what and when.