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by ASalazarMX 53 days ago
It strikes me as odd to add functions to a text format, given that even in GUI documents macros are usually avoided. Was Quarkdown designed for complex and repetitive documents?

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Quarkdown was designed for control. Simple Markdown to define content, functions (LaTeX-style, but not macros!) for a declarative approach to document format and styling.

Scripting came out naturally, so why not. Since v2 QD comes with a permission system that makes things safer.

Is it like CSS for HTML?
> why not?

I wonder.

> Since v2 QD comes with a permission system that makes things safer.

That’s why not.

You got your JavaScript in my HTML.

Seriously though… it might be a useful feature. Or it could kill your product’s focus. Sincerely, good luck.