Comparison RDoc vs MkDocs

RDoc is a popular service available for developers who rely on the Ruby programming language. RDoc enables developers to generate embedded documents with ease. It is available for RDoc Markup, Markdown, retooling and to the doc. It works by performing an analysis of the Ruby source code followed by the use of generators that change parsed source code into output effectively. RDoc supports option processing and provides various setup options and command-line options. It is also known to provide reliable parameters in its detailed documentation coverage report, which gives developers a proper idea about the level of documentation done for their projects.

MkDocs is a widely used static site generator. It is mainly used to generate documentation for projects. It is known for its fast performance and simple usage. It is also preferred for its visual appeal. MkDocs is based on Markdown and offers ease of configuration through the YAML configuration file. It is suitable for use by beginners. MkDocs also offers the benefit of extensibility i.e. it supports the use of a wide range of third-party themes, plugins and Markdown extensions as well. It welcomes questions and discussions on GitHub as well. It also has an introductory tutorial available for newcomers to get acquainted with its use.