AsciiDoc
AsciiDoc is a lightweight, plain-text markup language designed for writing structured documents, such as technical documentation, books, and articles. It uses simple, human-readable syntax to generate high-quality output formats like HTML, PDF, and EPUB, often through tools like Asciidoctor. It emphasizes semantic markup, making it easier to maintain and convert documents compared to visual editors.
Developers should learn AsciiDoc when creating technical documentation, API docs, or books that require consistent formatting and easy version control, as it integrates well with Git workflows and CI/CD pipelines. It's particularly useful in software projects where documentation needs to be generated from source code or maintained alongside it, offering advantages over formats like Markdown for complex documents with features like cross-references and tables.