Why You Shouldn’t Use “Markdown” for Documentation

3/17/2016

This blog post argues against using Markdown for writing technical documentation. The author highlights several issues with using Markdown, such as limited formatting options and the difficulty of maintaining consistent documentation style across a project. They suggest that using a more robust documentation tool, like Sphinx or Read the Docs, provides better control over the structure, layout, and formatting of technical documentation. The author also discusses the importance of versioning and collaboration features that are lacking in Markdown. Overall, the blog post advocates for using specialized tools specifically designed for technical documentation, rather than relying solely on Markdown.

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