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What is Markdown?

Markdown offers a user-friendly way to create content in a clear and legible format, which can be seamlessly converted into standard XHTML or HTML. At its core, "Markdown" encompasses two main elements: (1) a plain text formatting syntax and (2) a Perl-based tool designed to transform this formatted text into HTML. For those interested in exploring Markdown's formatting options, the Syntax page provides comprehensive guidelines, while the online Dingus tool allows for immediate experimentation. The primary aim of Markdown's syntax is to maintain high readability, enabling users to present documents in plain text without visible tags or formatting indicators. While Markdown's syntax is influenced by various text-to-HTML converters, its foundational inspiration comes from the layout of plain text emails. This distinctive combination of simplicity and utility has propelled Markdown to become a favored choice for both writers and developers, facilitating their ability to craft formatted content with ease. Notably, its growing popularity is also reflected in the myriad of platforms and applications that now support Markdown, further expanding its accessibility and use.

What is Crystal?

Crystal's syntax is heavily influenced by Ruby, which makes it both easy to read and simple to write, especially advantageous for developers with prior Ruby experience who face a less steep learning curve. The language utilizes static type-checking to catch type-related errors early in the compilation process, effectively avoiding potential runtime problems. To keep the code clean and straightforward, Crystal includes built-in type inference, allowing programmers to often skip explicit type declarations. In this language, all types are inherently non-nilable, and variables are defined by a combination of their type and nil, enabling the compiler to check for null references before the code runs. Moreover, Crystal offers a powerful macro system tailored for metaprogramming, which provides a range of functionalities such as basic templating, AST inspection, type inspection, and the ability to run arbitrary external programs. This advanced macro system not only increases the flexibility of the language but also facilitates more dynamic code generation and manipulation, thereby enhancing the overall developer experience. Consequently, Crystal stands out as a modern programming language that balances simplicity with powerful features.

Media

Media

Integrations Supported

Codacy
JSON Formatter
Clueso
CodeRunner
CodeSession
CypherScribe
Eclipse Theia
GitCode
Inkeep
Languine
LaunchFast
MacWhisper
Monkt
Notion Mail
Onset
Recomi
SIA
UEStudio
Upstage Document Parse
Writerside

Integrations Supported

Codacy
JSON Formatter
Clueso
CodeRunner
CodeSession
CypherScribe
Eclipse Theia
GitCode
Inkeep
Languine
LaunchFast
MacWhisper
Monkt
Notion Mail
Onset
Recomi
SIA
UEStudio
Upstage Document Parse
Writerside

API Availability

Has API

API Availability

Has API

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Pricing Information

Free
Free Trial Offered?
Free Version

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Supported Platforms

SaaS
Android
iPhone
iPad
Windows
Mac
On-Prem
Chromebook
Linux

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Customer Service / Support

Standard Support
24 Hour Support
Web-Based Support

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Training Options

Documentation Hub
Webinars
Online Training
On-Site Training

Company Facts

Organization Name

Markdown

Company Website

daringfireball.net/projects/markdown/

Company Facts

Organization Name

Crystal

Company Website

crystal-lang.org

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