How to Write MDX Pages

Writing content with MDX (Markdown + JSX) combines the simplicity of Markdown with the flexibility of React components, enabling you to write interactive and dynamic content.

In this blog, you'll learn the basics of creating MDX pages and how to structure them for your projects.

What is MDX?

MDX stands for Markdown with JSX. It lets you write Markdown and embed React components directly into your content. This is particularly useful for creating blogs, documentation, or any site with rich, interactive content.

Why Use MDX?

1. Write Markdown and React Together
   Combine the simplicity of Markdown for text with React for interactivity.

2. Component Reusability
   Use existing React components like buttons, code blocks, or custom widgets.

3. Easy Integration
   Works seamlessly with frameworks like Next.js, Gatsby, and others.

Writing Your First MDX Page

To create an MDX page, you need:

1. An MDX file (e.g., my-first-blog.mdx).
2. A system to render MDX, such as Next.js with @next/mdx or Gatsby with gatsby-plugin-mdx.

The Anatomy of an MDX Page

Here’s a basic structure:

---
title: 'Your Blog Title'
date: 'YYYY-MM-DD'
tags: ['tag1', 'tag2']
draft: false
summary: 'A short summary of the blog post.'
images: ['/path-to-feature-image.jpg']
authors: ['default']
---

# Welcome to Your First MDX Page

Write content using Markdown syntax. For example:

- Use `#` for headings.
- Write **bold** or *italic* text.
- Create lists:
  - Bullet points
  - Sub-points

## Embedding React Components

You can import and use React components inside an MDX file:

```jsx
import { Button } from '@/components/ui/button';

<Button onClick={() => alert('Hello!')}>Click Me</Button>