Using MDX with Furbi

At Furbi, we often use MDX (Markdown + JSX) to create dynamic, interactive content for our client projects. This powerful format allows us to combine the simplicity of Markdown with the flexibility of React components.

Why MDX?

MDX is a special flavor of Markdown that supports embedded JavaScript & JSX syntax. This unlocks the ability to mix JavaScript and UI Components into your Markdown content for things like interactive charts, dynamic forms, or custom UI elements.

For our client projects, MDX enables us to create rich, interactive documentation, marketing pages, and content management systems that are both developer-friendly and content-creator accessible.

Benefits for Digital Products

MDX offers several advantages for modern digital products:

  • Interactive Content: Embed interactive components directly in content
  • Component Reusability: Use the same UI components across different content types
  • Developer Experience: Familiar React syntax for custom components
  • Content Management: Easy for non-developers to create and edit content
  • Performance: Components can be optimized and lazy-loaded as needed

Example Use Cases

Here are some ways we’ve used MDX in our client projects:

Interactive Documentation

Embed code examples with live demos and interactive playgrounds directly in technical documentation.

Marketing Pages

Create dynamic landing pages with interactive elements like calculators, quizzes, or product configurators.

Content Management

Build flexible content management systems where content creators can embed custom components without developer intervention.

Implementation Considerations

When implementing MDX in your projects, consider:

  • Security: Sanitize user-generated MDX content to prevent XSS attacks
  • Performance: Implement proper code splitting and lazy loading for MDX components
  • Accessibility: Ensure embedded components meet accessibility standards
  • SEO: Consider how MDX content affects search engine optimization

Getting Started

To get started with MDX in your project, you’ll need to:

  1. Install the necessary dependencies
  2. Configure your build system to handle MDX
  3. Create reusable components for your content
  4. Set up proper security measures

Our team at Furbi can help you implement MDX solutions that enhance your digital products while maintaining performance and security standards.

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