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Markdown
Markdown
MIME type: text/markdown
Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using a plain-text editor. It's the standard for README files, documentation, blog posts, and note-taking apps.
Advantages
- +Simple, intuitive syntax
- +Readable as plain text
- +Converts to HTML easily
- +Used everywhere: GitHub, Reddit, Notion, Obsidian
Limitations
- -No standard for extended features (tables, footnotes)
- -Limited styling control
- -Different flavors (CommonMark, GFM, MDX)
- -No embedded media (just links)
Common Use Cases
GitHub README filesTechnical documentationBlog posts and articlesNote-taking (Obsidian, Notion)Comments on Reddit, Stack Overflow
Technical Details
Markdown uses simple syntax: # for headings, * for bold/italic, - for lists, []() for links, ```for code blocks. CommonMark is the standardized specification. GitHub Flavored Markdown (GFM) adds tables, task lists, and strikethrough.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Markdown file?
Markdown (.md) files contain formatted text using a simple syntax. Headers use #, bold uses **, lists use -, and links use [text](url). It's the standard for documentation and README files.