✍️ What Is Markdown?
Markdown is a lightweight way to format plain text so it looks good when viewed as a web page or document. It’s simple, readable, and widely used for writing content online.
With just a few easy symbols, you can:
- Create headings, bold text, and lists
- Add links and images
- Write clean, readable content that’s easy to maintain
🧪 Markdown in Action
Here’s how Markdown compares to what you see on the page:
| Task | Markdown Syntax | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Heading | # My Title |
My Title |
| Bold text | **bold** |
bold |
| Link | [Google](https://google.com) |
|
| List item | - Item |
– Item |
It’s that easy!
💡 Why Juncture Uses Markdown
Juncture builds on Markdown to make creating content even more powerful. Instead of learning HTML or JavaScript, you write in Markdown—and Juncture interprets your content and turns it into a modern, interactive web page.
You can even add components like interactive maps, image viewers, audio players, and more—all using extended Markdown tags like:
`map location=32.051,-81.104,8 caption="Savannah, GA" marker`
That’s much simpler than embedding code manually.
🔧 Markdown + Juncture = Simplicity + Power
With Markdown as the foundation:
- Your content stays easy to read and update
- You can focus on what you’re saying, not how it looks
- Juncture and Jekyll handle the layout, styling, and rendering
🚀 Summary
| Feature | Benefit for You |
|---|---|
| Simple Syntax | Easy to learn and use |
| Readable Text | Clear even before it’s published |
| Works Everywhere | Used on GitHub, Reddit, Notion, and more |
| Enhanced by Juncture | Adds interactive elements with 1 line |
Markdown is the perfect starting point for creating professional websites—especially when combined with Juncture and GitHub Pages.