@mattshumer_: Everyone switching from Markdown to HTML is missing the nuance. The optimal approach (most of the time): If it's for a …
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Discusses the optimal approach for using Markdown vs HTML based on whether content is intended for human readers or AI agents.
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Everyone switching from Markdown to HTML is missing the nuance.
The optimal approach (most of the time):
If it’s for a human to read, yeah, use HTML.
BUT
If an agent is consuming it, use Markdown!
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