Beginner · 3h 30m · lessons

Markdown & Technical Writing

Write docs people actually read. Master Markdown and the craft of clear technical writing.

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What you'll learn

  • ✦Explain what Markdown is and recognise where it shows up every day
  • ✦Format text fluently: headings, bold, italics, and the difference between them
  • ✦Build ordered and unordered lists, including nested and task lists
  • ✦Add links and images, and know when to use reference-style links
  • ✦Show code correctly with inline code and fenced code blocks
  • ✦Use blockquotes and build readable tables from scratch
  • ✦Write a clear, well-structured README that helps people use your project
  • ✦Write commit messages and pull request descriptions your teammates will thank you for
  • ✦Use task lists, footnotes, collapsible details, and Markdown-embedded diagrams
  • ✦Structure scannable docs, edit for concision, and keep a consistent style

Syllabus

Module 1
Markdown basics Free
Module 2
Lists, links & media Locked
Module 3
Code, quotes & tables Locked
Module 4
The writing craft Locked
Module 5
Beyond the basics Locked
Module 6
Writing that ships Locked