How to convert a Markdown string to HTML using Golang

A detailed guide on how to convert a Markdown string to HTML in Golang using the `blackfriday` library.

In this article, we will explore how to use the blackfriday library in Golang to efficiently convert a Markdown string into HTML.

Golang code:

package main

import (
	"fmt"
	"github.com/russross/blackfriday/v2"
)

func main() {
	// Markdown string
	markdown := "# Welcome to Golang\nThis is an example of converting Markdown to HTML."

	// Convert the Markdown string to HTML
	html := blackfriday.Run([]byte(markdown))

	// Print the converted HTML string
	fmt.Println(string(html))
}

Detailed explanation:

1. import "github.com/russross/blackfriday/v2": Imports the blackfriday library for converting Markdown to HTML.
2. markdown := "# Welcome to Golang\n...": Declares a Markdown string that needs to be converted.
3. html := blackfriday.Run([]byte(markdown)): Uses the Run function from blackfriday to convert the Markdown string to HTML.
4. fmt.Println(string(html)): Prints the converted HTML string.

System Requirements:

• Go version 1.16 or higher
• Library github.com/russross/blackfriday/v2

How to install the libraries needed to run the Golang code above:

Use the following command to install the blackfriday library:

go get github.com/russross/blackfriday/v2

Tips:

• Make sure to verify your Markdown string before converting to avoid formatting issues.
• The blackfriday library is simple and effective, making it a great choice for Markdown conversion projects.