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Markdown

A lightweight markup language that uses plain text formatting to create structured documents.

DevelopmentAlso called: "markdown syntax", "md format"

Markdown converts simple text syntax into HTML for easy documentation and content creation.

Common syntax

  • #, ##, ###: Headings (h1, h2, h3).
  • Bold: **text** or text.
  • Italic: *text* or text.
  • Links: text.
  • Images: alt.
  • Code: inline or block.

Use cases

  • Documentation (README files, wikis).
  • Blog posts and static site generation.
  • Technical notes and issue tracking.
  • Collaborative writing in version control.