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Show HN: I built a Markmaster, a Markdown learning tool for non-coders

Markmaster is a Markdown learning tool designed for non-coders, providing an interactive way to learn the markup language. The tool aims to make Markdown accessible to users without programming backgrounds through a practical, hands-on approach.

Background

Markdown is a lightweight markup language (created by John Gruber in 2004) that uses plain text formatting syntax to write structured documents—headings, lists, bold/italic, links—without needing to know HTML or programming. It has become the default writing format for platforms like GitHub, Reddit, Discord, Notion, and many static-site generators. Markmaster is a web-based tool designed specifically for non-coders (writers, students, project managers, researchers) who want to learn Markdown interactively, rather than reading a reference page. The builder posted it on Hacker News ("Show HN"), a community where makers share side projects for feedback. The site is hosted on Netlify, a popular platform for static sites.