Abstract
This short document outlines the rationale for publishing with lightweight markup languages rather than WYSIWYG editors. It is intended as a reference for future decisions about tooling.
Principles
- Portability. Plain text files can be read and edited anywhere.
- Version control. Markup files work cleanly with Git and similar systems.
- Longevity. A folder of text files will outlast any CMS.
- Focus. Writing in markup removes formatting distractions.
Recommended formats
| Format | Use case | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Markdown | General writing | Widely supported |
| Textile | Textpattern publishing | Native support |
| HTML | Final output | Generated, not authored |
Conclusion
For this site, Textile is the natural choice. It integrates directly with Textpattern and produces clean, predictable HTML.
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