Markdown Tricks for Better Blog Formatting

Markdown is simple, but a few tricks make your posts much easier to read.

Use fenced code blocks with a language

console.log('syntax highlighting!');

Tables for comparisons

Platform	Canonical URL	Markdown
Dev.to	Yes	Yes
Medium	Yes	Partial
Bluesky	N/A	No

Blockquotes for callouts

Note: Medium converts some Markdown on import, so preview before publishing.

Task lists

• [x] Write draft
• [ ] Add images
• [ ] Publish

Keep images descriptive

Always write alt text: ![Screenshot of the settings page](url). It helps accessibility and SEO.