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Life & fun · June 14, 2018

New markup language for fans of Haml and Markdown

[WIP] Next generation template language for fans of Haml and Markdown - inem/hamdown

New markup language for fans of Haml and Markdown launched on June 14, 2018 with 64 votes, #703 of 2,653 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 8 years on.

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This is a markup language designed for users who enjoy both Haml and Markdown syntax. It combines features from both languages to offer an alternative approach to markup writing. The tool is intended for developers and content creators who prefer concise, readable syntax. It launched on GitHub, making it accessible as an open-source project for those interested in exploring a hybrid markup approach.

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