Markdown vs Varnish Configuration Language

The lazy developer's best friend meets the dsl that makes caching feel like writing a novel, but at least your website loads faster. Here's our take.

Markdown

Nice Pick

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

Varnish Configuration Language

The DSL that makes caching feel like writing a novel, but at least your website loads faster.

Pros

• Fine-grained control over HTTP caching and request routing
• Declarative syntax simplifies complex caching logic
• Compiles to C for high-performance execution
• Extensive built-in functions for header manipulation

Cons

• Steep learning curve with its own quirky syntax
• Debugging can be a nightmare without proper logging setup

The Verdict

Use Markdown if: You want dead simple syntax that anyone can learn in minutes and can live with limited formatting options—good luck with tables or advanced styling.

Use Varnish Configuration Language if: You prioritize fine-grained control over http caching and request routing over what Markdown offers.

The Bottom Line

Markdown wins

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