Markdown

Markdown is the typesetting language used in Github and elsewhere (including Google).

Syntax

See #Resources

Newlines

Newlines in markdown can be created with either two trailing whitespaces or a trailing backslash.
The Google Style Guide suggests using a trailing backslash and never using trailing whitespaces.

One line\
Another line

Renderers

Below are a few programs and scripts for rendering Markdown.

Libraries

• Docsify (GitHub, 15k Stars)
  • JS only. Supports multiple pages and search. Many addons.
• Docusaurus (GitHub, 18k Stars) - This is made by Facebook.
• MKDocs (GitHub, 11K Stars)
• Markdeep (GitHub)
  • Syntax extends markdown. Only supports a single page.
• Read the Docs (GitHub)

Wikis and Content management systems

• MDwiki (GitHub) (unmaintained since 2018)
• wiki.js

Servers

• Caddy

Resources

• Learn Markdown in Y Minutes
• Adam P's Markdown Cheatsheet
• Markdown Guide
• Google Markdown Style Guide