README vs Wiki Pages

Developers should create README files for every project to ensure clarity, usability, and collaboration, especially in open-source or team-based environments meets developers should learn to use wiki pages for documenting codebases, apis, and project processes, as they facilitate team collaboration and reduce knowledge silos in agile or remote environments. Here's our take.

README

Nice Pick

Developers should create README files for every project to ensure clarity, usability, and collaboration, especially in open-source or team-based environments

Pros

• They are essential for documenting setup steps, dependencies, and examples, which reduces confusion and saves time for users and contributors
• Related to: markdown, git

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Wiki Pages

Developers should learn to use wiki pages for documenting codebases, APIs, and project processes, as they facilitate team collaboration and reduce knowledge silos in agile or remote environments

Pros

• They are essential for creating living documentation that stays updated with project changes, improving onboarding and reducing repetitive questions
• Related to: markdown, confluence

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

These tools serve different purposes. README is a documentation while Wiki Pages is a tool. We picked README based on overall popularity, but your choice depends on what you're building.

The Bottom Line

README wins

Based on overall popularity. README is more widely used, but Wiki Pages excels in its own space.