Introduction to MDX

MDX is a powerful tool that allows you to write JSX in your Markdown files. This post will introduce you to the basics of MDX.

What is MDX?

MDX is a file format that allows you to write JSX in your Markdown files. This means that you can use react components, import other components, and even write inline JSX in your Markdown files.

Why use MDX?

MDX is a great way to write interactive documentation, blog posts, and other content that requires more than just plain text. By using MDX, you can easily embed interactive components, code snippets, and other dynamic content in your Markdown files.

Interactive components

Here is an example of a simple interactive counter :

Syntax highlighting

You can achieve syntax highlighting by extending MDX with plugins

def greet(name):
    print(f"Hello, {name.capitalize()}!")


greet("john doe")  # Hello, John doe!

How to use MDX in next.js ?

You can follow this guide to install and configure mdx in a next.js project

Conclusion

MDX is a powerful tool that allows you to write JSX in your Markdown files. This post has introduced you to the basics of MDX and explained why you might want to use it in your projects.