#MDX

This Talk is about the development of MDX, a combination of Markdown and JSX, by a freelance full stack JavaScript developer. MDX is a powerful technology that allows for the creation of interactive content within blog posts and supports React components. The speaker developed RnMDX, a proper and polished MDX library for React Native, which can be dropped into any React Native app. RnMDX provides solutions for common issues with Markdown content in React Native and allows for the rendering of MDX content into native views. Bringing MDX into native apps is now easier, and it can be used for various purposes, such as serving the app layout from a CMS or creating interactive online magazines or blogs.

This Talk discusses how Gatsby and MDX can improve component library documentation. The speaker shares their experience with a previous design system and the challenges they faced with documentation. They explain how Gatsby was chosen as a solution and the benefits it provided. The use of MDX is highlighted as a way to enhance component documentation. The addition of editable code blocks is also mentioned as a means to make the documentation more interactive and intuitive.

Markdown is extended by MDX to support more content and layouts. MDX allows for customization of rendering and extraction of data. It is often used for embedding interactive components. MDX can be used to create custom layouts and synchronize steps with media. Codehike is a project focused on code wall tools and explaining code.