Style Guide

This is a demonstration of all available formatting options in Markdown. Use this as a reference when writing new posts.

Text Formatting

You can use bold text for emphasis or italic text for subtle stress. For even more emphasis, you can combine them: bold and italic. Sometimes you need inline code when referencing functions or variables.

Heading 2

Heading 3

Lists

Unordered List

• First item
• Second item
• Third item
  • Nested item
  • Another nested item
• Fourth item

Ordered List

1. First step
2. Second step
3. Third step
   1. Sub-step
   2. Another sub-step
4. Final step

Links and References

You can create inline links or reference external resources. For example, check out Dieter Rams' ten principles for good design.

Blockquotes

Perfection is achieved, not when there is nothing more to add, but when there is nothing left to take away.

— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Blockquotes are perfect for highlighting important quotes or emphasizing key points.

Code Blocks

Here's an example of a simple PHP function:

<?php

function formatDate($timestamp) {
    return date('F j, Y', $timestamp);
}

// Usage
$post_date = formatDate(time());
echo "Published: " . $post_date;

// Output: Published: January 12, 2024

?>

Syntax highlighting makes code more readable and helps distinguish between different elements.

Horizontal Rules

You can add visual breaks between sections:

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Like that. Use them sparingly to separate distinct topics or create breathing room in longer posts.

Nested Elements

You can combine different elements:

1. Lists with bold text
   • And italic nested items
   • With inline code references
2. Links and emphasis: Check out this important resource

Best Practices

• Keep paragraphs short and focused
• Use headings to create clear hierarchy
• Add code blocks when showing technical examples
• Break up long sections with horizontal rules
• Use emphasis sparingly—when everything is bold, nothing is

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That covers the essential Markdown formatting options. Write clearly, format intentionally, and let the content speak for itself.