Markdown Basics

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About Course

Markdown is a simple way to format text using ordinary characters, used everywhere from GitHub README files to note-taking apps, documentation sites and chat tools. Learn headings, emphasis, lists, links, images, code, quotes and tables, the differences between Markdown flavours, and how to write clear, accessible documents.

Markdown support varies between tools and platforms. Preview your documents in the tool your readers will use.

What Will You Learn?

  • Write headings, emphasis, lists, links and images in Markdown Format code, quotes, task lists and tables Understand CommonMark and GitHub Flavored Markdown differences Write clear, accessible README files and documentation

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • What Markdown is and basic formatting
  • Lists, links and images
  • Code, quotes and tables
  • Writing a good README and avoiding pitfalls

Sources & Further Reading
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