Interactive Blog Posts with MDX

This post is written in MDX (.mdx), which allows you to use JSX components directly in your markdown!

What is MDX?

MDX is markdown with superpowers. It lets you:

• Import and use React/Astro components
• Add interactive elements
• Create custom layouts
• Build richer content experiences

Using Astro Components

You can use Astro’s built-in components directly in your MDX files. Here’s a code example using the Code component:

const message = "Hello from MDX!";
console.log(message);

Interactive Elements

You can add interactive JavaScript directly:

Lists and Regular Markdown

MDX supports all regular markdown features:

1. Ordered lists
2. Bold and italic text
3. Links
4. And much more!

Unordered Lists

• First item
• Second item
  • Nested item
  • Another nested item
• Third item

Blockquotes

MDX gives you the best of both worlds: the simplicity of Markdown with the power of components.

Conclusion

With MDX, you can create engaging, interactive blog posts that go beyond simple text. The combination of Markdown’s simplicity and component-based interactivity is powerful!

Try adding your own components to make your content stand out.