January 8, 2026
Why Markdown for a personal blog
Plain files in git stay simple, portable, and easy to review.
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Overview
Markdown keeps the authoring surface tiny: one file per post, version-controlled with the rest of the portfolio.
| Benefit | Notes |
|---|---|
| Portability | Not locked into a vendor’s editor or API |
| Reviewability | Diffs read like prose |
| Speed | No dashboard—just write and ship |
When you outgrow this setup, you can migrate the same files into a CMS or static generator without rewriting every post.