Files & Configuration
Markdown
What It Is
A simple text format that uses symbols for formatting (# for headings, * for bullets)
Analogy
Writing with shortcuts — `#` means "make this big", `-` means "bullet point"
Try It Out
Markdownexample.md
| 1 | # Heading 1 |
| 2 | ## Heading 2 |
| 3 | |
| 4 | **Bold text** and *italic text* |
| 5 | |
| 6 | - Bullet point 1 |
| 7 | - Bullet point 2 |
| 8 | |
| 9 | 1. Numbered item |
| 10 | 2. Another item |
| 11 | |
| 12 | [Link text](https://example.com) |
| 13 | |
| 14 | ```javascript |
| 15 | const code = "syntax highlighted!"; |
| 16 | ``` |
Related Terms in Files & Configuration
Dotfile
Secret notes you keep in a drawer. They're there, but you have to know to look for them
.env
A sticky note with passwords and settings you keep in your desk drawer — never in a shared folder
.env.local
Your personal sticky note that never leaves your desk, even if you share the project with others
.gitignore
A "do not pack" list for your suitcase — these items stay home no matter what