Next.js from Development to Deployment - Markdown - What and Why?

The video tutorial introduces Markdown, a lightweight markup language, and its applications, particularly in personal blogs. It highlights the advantages of Markdown, such as ease of use and portability, while also discussing scenarios where it may not be suitable, like large websites with multiple authors. The tutorial explains the concept of front matter for defining fields in Markdown files and introduces tools like Gray Matter for parsing. Finally, it previews Markdown syntax using StackEdit, a Markdown editor.

What is Markdown primarily used for?

• Creating complex web applications

• Developing mobile applications

• Formatting text in a lightweight manner

• Designing graphics

Why might someone choose Markdown over WordPress for a personal blog?

• Markdown is portable and easy to use

• WordPress offers fewer customization options

• Markdown is more complex to use

• WordPress is not suitable for blogs

In which scenario is Markdown not recommended?

• A small portfolio site

• A personal blog

• A large website with multiple authors

• A recipe website

What is the purpose of front matter in Markdown?

• To optimize images

• To define metadata for a post

• To add styling to text

• To create interactive elements

Which package is used to parse front matter in Markdown?

• Gatsby

• StackEdit

• Gray Matter

• Marked