Making the Case Against Markdown

Burak Güngör argues that while Markdown's concept is sound, its implementation is flawed and complex, making it vulnerable to ReDoS attacks. The inclusion of inline HTML exacerbates these issues by introducing security risks like XSS vulnerabilities. This matters because developers need reliable and secure tools for document formatting; the complexities and vulnerabilities in Markdown highlight the need for simpler, safer alternatives.

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