Markdown Intro

What is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that can add formatting to your documents. It isn't like using Microsoft Word, because you don't have buttons to click on, instead you use the Markdown syntax to display your words the way you want them to be.

Markdown can be used for anything. You just need the right Application (which there are plenty to choose from) to start writing your text.

How does it work?

Once you start writing down your Markdown-syntax, the application you are using puts it into a processor (also known as a "parser" or an "implementation"), which converts it into HTML format, so it can be viewed in a web browser.

Useful Links

• Markdown Syntax
• GitHub flavored Markdown-Cheatsheet