Markdown is a lightweight markup language for creating formatted text using plain-text syntax. It was designed to be easy to read and write, while also being easy to convert to HTML and other formats. Markdown is widely used for documentation, technical writing, and content creation, particularly in software development and web publishing.
Markdown is ideal for:
Documentation: Writing technical documentation and README files
Content Creation: Creating blog posts and web content
Note Taking: Taking and organizing notes in a structured format
Collaboration: Writing and editing content with others
Simple: Easy to learn and use, with minimal syntax
Portable: Can be viewed and edited in any text editor
Version Control: Works well with version control systems
Convertible: Can be converted to many other formats
Limited Styling: Basic formatting options compared to HTML
Inconsistent: Different implementations may have varying features
No Tables: Basic table support without extensions