Learn to write clean, readable README.md files using Markdown.

Markdown is a simple text format that turns plain text into structured documents — perfect for documenting your DM2008 projects on GitHub, as well as writing short reflections.


What Is Markdown?

Markdown is a lightweight syntax for formatting text.

You’ve already seen it in GitHub READMEs — it’s what gives structure to your notes (headings, lists, links, etc).

You’ll use Markdown to document your work each week, especially in:


Why Document in Markdown?


Basic Markdown Syntax

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You can preview Markdown formatting directly on GitHub after pushing your changes.

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