Mastering Code Documentation with Markdown

Markdown is a simple and powerful way to document your code. This blog will explore its various features using Python, JavaScript, and Go code snippets.

1. Introduction to Markdown

Markdown is a lightweight markup language that you can use to format text. It's widely used in documentation, README files, and blogs.

1.1 Why Use Markdown?

• Easy to Read & Write
• Supports Code Blocks
• Lightweight & Portable
• Supports Tables, Links, and Images

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2. Basic Markdown Syntax

Here are some fundamental Markdown elements:

2.1 Headers

Use # for headers. The number of # determines the level.

# H1 Header
## H2 Header
### H3 Header
#### H4 Header
##### H5 Header
###### H6 Header

2.2 Bold, Italics, and Inline Code

**Bold Text**
*Italic Text*
`Inline Code`

Bold Text
Italic Text
Inline Code

2.3 Lists

Unordered List

- Item 1
- Item 2
  - Subitem 2.1
  - Subitem 2.2

Ordered List

1. First Item
2. Second Item
   1. Subitem 2.1
   2. Subitem 2.2

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3. Code Blocks in Markdown

Code blocks can be added using triple backticks (```) and specifying the language.

3.1 Python Code Example

# Python Program to Add Two Numbers
def add(a, b):
    return a + b

print(add(5, 10))

3.2 JavaScript Code Example

// JavaScript Function to Add Two Numbers
function add(a, b) {
    return a + b;
}

console.log(add(5, 10));

3.3 Go Code Example

// Go Program to Add Two Numbers
package main
import "fmt"

func add(a int, b int) int {
    return a + b
}

func main() {
    fmt.Println(add(5, 10))
}

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4. Tables in Markdown

Tables help in displaying structured data.

| Language  | File Extension | Example |
|-----------|--------------|---------|
| Python    | .py          | `script.py` |
| JavaScript | .js         | `app.js` |
| Go        | .go         | `main.go` |

Language	File Extension	Example
Python	.py	script.py
JavaScript	.js	app.js
Go	.go	main.go

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5. Blockquotes and Horizontal Lines

5.1 Blockquotes

> "Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad." — Cory House

"Code is like humor. When you have to explain it, it’s bad." — Cory House

5.2 Horizontal Lines

Use three dashes --- or three asterisks *** for horizontal lines.

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6. Links & Images

6.1 Links

[Visit GitHub](https://github.com/)

Visit GitHub

6.2 Images

![Markdown Logo](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/48/Markdown-mark.svg)

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7. Conclusion

Markdown is an essential tool for developers. With its simple syntax and powerful features, you can create well-structured documentation efficiently.

Start using Markdown today to enhance your documentation experience! 🚀