Sphinx

Sphinx is a documentation generator tool that converts reStructuredText markup files into various output formats, such as HTML, PDF, and ePub. It is widely used in the Python community for creating project documentation, including API references, tutorials, and manuals, with features like cross-referencing, indexing, and automatic code highlighting.

Also known as: Sphinx-doc, Sphinx Documentation Generator, Sphinx Tool, Python Sphinx, reStructuredText Sphinx

Why learn Sphinx?

Developers should learn Sphinx when they need to create comprehensive, maintainable documentation for software projects, especially in Python ecosystems. It is ideal for open-source projects, libraries, and frameworks where clear documentation is crucial for user adoption and collaboration, as it integrates seamlessly with tools like Read the Docs for hosting.

Learning Resources

• docs: Sphinx Documentation
• tutorial: Real Python: Getting Started With Sphinx
• video: Sphinx Tutorial on YouTube by Corey Schafer
• book: Sphinx: The Definitive Guide (Book)
• course: Sphinx Course on Udemy