Read the Docs
Read the Docs is a free and open-source platform for hosting technical documentation, automatically built from version control systems like Git. It simplifies the process of creating, maintaining, and publishing documentation for software projects by integrating with tools like Sphinx and MkDocs. Developers can host documentation for multiple versions and languages, making it accessible via web URLs with features like search and version switching.
Developers should use Read the Docs when they need a reliable, automated solution for hosting project documentation, especially for open-source or collaborative software projects. It is ideal for maintaining up-to-date documentation that syncs with code changes, reducing manual updates and ensuring consistency across versions. Use cases include API documentation, user guides, and technical specifications for libraries, frameworks, or applications.