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Doug Devitre
16,516 PointsAdding code snippets into Treehouse responses (and web pages)
I've noticed in responses to Treehouse forum responses, users are able to insert code snippets in addition to the text that describes and supports their responses.
I've also noticed in developer docs and blog posts that authors can create these code snippet widgets that allow for a quick copy and paste of the precise characters.
What are a few ways where you have posted code snippets that make it easier for another developer to use your code suggestions online?
I'm looking for a shortcode, a snippet widget, or some sort of plugin that supports this option to post code online.
2 Answers
Steven Parker
231,198 PointsThe code is inserted in the post using Markdown formatting. For more complex code, you can create a workspace "snapshot" and provide a link to it. Here are some resources you might find helpful:
- a video about using Markdown formatting to preserve the code's appearance
- a video about Posting a Question
- a video about making and sharing a snapshot of your workspace
Doug Devitre
16,516 PointsI've always wondered how to do that and this will be extremely helpful in so many ways. Gracias Steven Parker :)