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Markdown Course
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How this course works

A 60-second tour of every part of the tool — the path, a lesson, the bonus rounds, quizzes, the exam, and your certificate. No prior experience needed.

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Learn a little

Each lesson explains one idea in plain language, with a tip for the common gotcha.

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Try it yourself

Type real markdown, watch the live preview, then check your answer for XP.

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Unlock the next

Finish a lesson to open the next one. Twelve in total, then the final exam.

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Capitalization counts

When a task asks for Snacks, type it with the capital S. The checker treats uppercase and lowercase as different — snacks and Snacks are not the same. Match the words exactly as written.

The map

Anatomy of a lesson

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// lesson_03
Lists

Begin a line with a dash for a bullet…

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Each bullet needs a dash and a space.
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✎ Your turn
Make a bullet list of three items…
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- Apples
- Pears
preview
  • Apples
  • Pears
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Check it →
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Title & explanation
What you're learning, in plain words.
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The tip
The one mistake beginners make — avoided.
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Your turn
The task. Remember: capitalization counts.
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Editor & preview
Type on the left, see the result on the right — live.
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Check it
Press to grade your answer and earn XP.
Peek at an example
- Milk
- Eggs

Stuck? Take a peek

Every lesson has a Peek at an example button. It shows the same idea using different words, so you learn the pattern without just copying the answer. Use it as often as you like — no penalty.

After you pass the task

Bonus round & quick check

Bonus round

Totally optional. Want a challenge and extra XP? Open the bonus, solve a slightly trickier version, and claim your reward. Skip it anytime — it never blocks your progress.

Quick check

A one-question quiz to lock in what you learned. Answer it correctly to finish the lesson, earn a badge, and unlock the next step. Pick the wrong one? Just try again.

Up in the header

Your score, at a glance

7 streak

How many tasks you've nailed in a row. Keep it alive!

320 XP

Points from tasks, bonuses, and quizzes. They only go up.

Lv 4

Every 100 XP bumps your level. The bar shows your way there.

Tip: the sound icon mutes or unmutes the sound effects. Your progress saves automatically.

The final exam

After all twelve lessons, write one short post that uses every trick. A checklist lights up green as you go — turn it all green and graduate (with confetti).

Your certificate

Pass the exam, add your name, and open a printable certificate. Save it as a PDF to share or print for the fridge.

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