HTML vs Markdown

The web's skeleton—without it, everything's just a blob of text and broken dreams meets the lazy developer's best friend. Here's our take.

HTML

Nice Pick

The web's skeleton—without it, everything's just a blob of text and broken dreams.

Pros

• Universal browser support means it just works everywhere
• Simple syntax that's easy to learn for beginners
• Essential foundation for all web development
• Semantic elements improve accessibility and SEO

Cons

• Can get messy and unreadable without proper formatting
• Limited interactivity on its own—needs JavaScript for anything fun

Markdown

The lazy developer's best friend. Write docs without touching HTML, but good luck with complex layouts.

Pros

• Dead simple syntax that anyone can learn in minutes
• Widely supported across platforms like GitHub and static site generators
• Plain text format makes it version-control friendly

Cons

• Limited formatting options—good luck with tables or advanced styling
• Inconsistent implementations across tools can cause headaches

The Verdict

Use HTML if: You want universal browser support means it just works everywhere and can live with can get messy and unreadable without proper formatting.

Use Markdown if: You prioritize dead simple syntax that anyone can learn in minutes over what HTML offers.

The Bottom Line

HTML wins

The web's skeleton—without it, everything's just a blob of text and broken dreams.