MDX
MDX is a JavaScript library that allows you to write JSX (React components) directly within Markdown files, enabling the creation of interactive and dynamic content. It combines the simplicity of Markdown for writing content with the power of React for building UI components, making it ideal for documentation, blogs, and educational materials. MDX files have a .mdx extension and are processed by compilers like @mdx-js/mdx to transform them into React components.
Developers should learn MDX when building content-heavy applications that require rich, interactive elements, such as documentation sites, blogs with embedded demos, or educational platforms. It is particularly useful in projects using static site generators like Next.js, Gatsby, or Docusaurus, as it enhances Markdown with React components without sacrificing performance. MDX simplifies the creation of dynamic content by allowing seamless integration of code examples, charts, or interactive widgets directly into text.