Markdown

Markdown articles: where the format came from and why READMEs and docs sites use it, plus a syntax reference for CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown.

Apr 17, 2026·7 min read

What is Markdown? A Practical Introduction

What is Markdown? The plain-text format behind GitHub READMEs, docs sites and blogs: where it came from, and when it beats a full CMS for everyday writing.

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Apr 17, 2026·10 min read

Markdown Syntax Guide — Headers, Tables, Code, and More

Markdown syntax guide with an example per element: headings, lists, links, code, plus GitHub Flavored Markdown tables, task lists, strikethrough and HTML.

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