Python Markdown (PMD) - Class Documentation

PMD stands for Python Markdown.

This class is a blueprint for parsing and converting Markdown syntax to HTML using Python. Each method represents a Markdown element and will be implemented in the future.

🛠️ Note: All methods are currently placeholders and will be developed with actual logic soon.

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Methods Overview

1. Heading()

Handles Markdown headings using #, ##, ###, etc., converting them into corresponding <h1> to <h6> HTML tags.

2. Paragraphs()

Detects and wraps blocks of text as paragraphs (<p> tags).

3. LineBreak()

Handles line breaks using two spaces or a backslash at the end of a line.

4. Emphasis()

Parses bold (**bold**, __bold__) and italic (*italic*, _italic_) text.

5. Blockquote()

Processes blockquotes using > and wraps them in <blockquote>.

6. Lists()

Supports ordered (1.) and unordered (-, *, +) lists, converting them into <ol> or <ul> with <li> items.

7. Code()

Handles inline code with backticks (`code`) and code blocks with triple backticks (```).

8. HorizontalRule()

Parses horizontal lines (---, ***, ___) into <hr>.

9. Links()

Handles links like [text](url) and converts them to HTML <a href="">.

10. Images()

Processes images with ![alt](url) and converts to <img src="" alt="">.

11. EscapingCharacters()

Handles escaping special Markdown characters using the backslash (\).

12. Tables()

Supports simple Markdown tables and converts them into <table>, <thead>, <tbody>, etc.

13. Footnotes()

Handles footnote references ([^1]) and definitions ([^1]: Footnote text).

14. HeadingIDs()

Allows setting custom IDs for headings using {#id} after the heading.

15. DefinitionLists()

Processes definition lists using Term and : Definition format.

16. Strikethrough()

Handles ~~text~~ syntax to render <del> tags.

17. TaskLists()

Supports task list items (- [x], - [ ]) often used in GitHub-flavored Markdown.

18. Emoji()

Converts emoji shortcodes like :smile: into real emoji characters 😄.

19. Highlight()

Handles highlighting using ==text==, which may render with <mark> in HTML.

20. Subscript()

Parses subscript text like H~2~O into H<sub>2</sub>O.

21. Superscript()

Parses superscript text like E=mc^2^ into E=mc<sup>2</sup>.

22. AutomaticURL_Linking()

Auto-detects plain URLs (e.g., https://example.com) and converts them into clickable links.

23. DisablingAutomaticURL_Linking()

Provides a way to disable auto-linking behavior for raw URLs.

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🔜 Coming Soon...

All the above methods will be implemented with full logic to convert Markdown into proper HTML using Python.

Stay tuned for updates! 🚀

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