For mdBook alternatives, build the same chapter set from Markdown in each candidate.
- Check the table of contents, cross-chapter links, code blocks, and search.
- Test preprocessors or plugins the current book relies on.
- Review accessible navigation, mobile layout, and offline output.
- Deploy to the intended host and inspect URL changes and redirects.
- Rebuild on a clean machine with pinned dependencies.
An attractive theme is not enough if readers cannot find chapters or maintainers cannot reproduce the site.
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