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Markdown editors - GitHub Tutorial
From the course: Creating Technical Documentation with GitHub
Markdown editors
- [Instructor] What is a markdown editor? A markdown editor is a specialized tool that allows users to write and format text using markdown, which is a lightweight markup language. Example of markdown editor is the Dillinger.io. Why is it important? Markdown editor is important because it allows simplicity, productivity, portability, compatibility, and version control. Let's talk about them one after the order. The first is simplicity. Markdown provides a simple way to format text using plaintext syntax, making it accessible even to those who are not familiar with complex formatting tools. Next, productivity. By focusing on writing content rather than formatting, users can work more efficiently. Markdown often features shortcuts and tools to streamline the writing process. Next, portability. Markdown files are plaintext, which means they are lightweight and easily portable. They can be used across different platforms and applications without compatibility issues. Next, compatibility…
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