Introduction to MDX

MDX is a powerful tool that allows you to write JSX in your Markdown files. This post will introduce you to the basics of MDX.

What is MDX?

MDX is a file format that allows you to write JSX in your Markdown files. This means that you can use React components, import other components, and even write inline JSX in your Markdown files.

export async function getSource() {
  const repsonse = await fetch('https://api.example.com/data');
  const data = await response.json();
  return data;
}

Why use MDX?

MDX is a great way to write interactive documentation, blog posts, and other content that requires more than just plain text. By using MDX, you can easily embed interactive components, code snippets, and other dynamic content in your Markdown files. Such as this counter component:

How to use MDX

To use MDX, you need to install a plugin for your static site generator or build tool. For example, if you're using NextJS, you can use the @mdx-js/loader plugin to enable MDX support in your project.

Once you have the plugin installed, you can start writing MDX files by creating files with the .mdx extension and writing JSX inside them.

Conclusion

MDX is a powerful tool that allows you to write JSX in your Markdown files. This post has introduced you to the basics of MDX and explained why you might want to use it in your projects.