Code Blocks

Code blocks display multiple lines of code with proper formatting and optional syntax highlighting.

Fenced Code Blocks

Use triple backticks to create a code block:

\`\`\`
function hello() {
  console.log("Hello, World!");
}
\`\`\`

Syntax Highlighting

Add the language name after the opening backticks:

\`\`\`javascript
const name = "Markdown";
console.log(`Hello, ${name}!`);
\`\`\`

Common Language Identifiers

Indented Code Blocks

You can also create code blocks by indenting with 4 spaces:

    function hello() {
        return "world";
    }

⚠️ Fenced code blocks (with backticks) are preferred over indented code blocks.

Best Practices

• Always specify the language for syntax highlighting
• Keep code blocks focused and short
• Add comments in your code for clarity

💡 Code blocks are essential for documentation, tutorials, and README files!