How MDX can accelerates document creation in websites

Overview See how MDX solves the problem of writing extremely long pages or articles. In this article, we will show you how MDX can be a powerful solution to speed up the documentation creation process. Introduction Have you ever seen a very common problem in many companies, such as outdated documents? Well, in a world where maintaining documents such as policies and privacy, terms and security is crucial. At the same time, having to deal with the fact that you will have to spend precious time writing N pages that have already been written in a document like Word or PDF to an HTML, JSX or TSX page does not seem very pleasant or very smart. Finding efficient ways to create and maintain documents becomes essential. The Problem with Articles/Documentation One of the biggest challenges in creating documentation is the time spent retyping content. Often, we need to: Rewrite texts that already exist in other formats Maintain consistency between different versions of the same document Update multiple formats when changes occur This process not only consumes time but also increases the chance of errors and inconsistencies. The Solution: MDX MDX (Markdown + JSX) emerges as an elegant solution to these problems. It combines the simplicity of Markdown with the power of JSX, allowing the creation of interactive and dynamic documents. Easy Conversion from DOCX to MD/MDX One of the biggest advantages of using MDX is the ease with which you can convert an existing document from docx to markdown and from markdown to MDX Why Follow This Approach? 1. Productivity Less time spent on formatting Component reuse Faster updates 2. Maintenance Code and documentation together Simpler versioning Less content duplication 3. Interactivity Interactive components Executable code examples Better reader experience 4. Flexibility Easy integration with modern tools Support for different output formats Compatibility with popular documentation systems Examples Here's an example of a DocumentPage.tsx created using the tsx syntax for another page using the DocumentPage.mdx syntax DocumentPage.tsx import React from 'react'; const DocumentPage: React.FC = () => { return ( Terms of Service and Privacy Policy 1. Introduction Welcome to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. This document establishes the rules and guidelines for using our services. By accessing and using our platform, you agree to the terms set forth herein. We recommend reading this document carefully before proceeding. 2. Definitions For the purposes of this document, the following terms shall have the meanings below: Platform: Refers to the set of services and features provided through our website and applications. User: Any person who accesses or uses the Platform. Content: Information, data, text, images, and other materials provided through the Platform. 3. Platform Usage By using our Platform, you agree to: Provide accurate and up-to-date information Maintain the confidentiality of your account Not use the Platform for illegal purposes Respect intellectual property rights 4. Privacy and Data Protection Our privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. For more details, please refer to our{' '} complete Privacy Policy . Collected Data Registration information Platform usage data Device information Cookies and similar technologies 5. Responsibilities Our responsibilities include: Maintaining the Platform available and functioning properly Protecting user data in accordance with data protection laws Providing technical support when needed 6. Contact For questions regarding these terms, please contact us via email at{' '} legal@company.com {' '}or by phone at (555) 123-4567. Last updated: {new Date().toLocaleDateString('en-US')} ); }; export default DocumentPage; DocumentPage.mdx --- title: "Terms of Service and Privacy Policy" description: "Terms and conditions for using the platform and privacy policy" creationAt: "2025-05-04" last

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How MDX can accelerates document creation in websites

Overview

See how MDX solves the problem of writing extremely long pages or articles.

In this article, we will show you how MDX can be a powerful solution to speed up the documentation creation process.

Introduction

Have you ever seen a very common problem in many companies, such as outdated documents? Well, in a world where maintaining documents such as policies and privacy, terms and security is crucial.

At the same time, having to deal with the fact that you will have to spend precious time writing N pages that have already been written in a document like Word or PDF to an HTML, JSX or TSX page does not seem very pleasant or very smart.

Finding efficient ways to create and maintain documents becomes essential.

The Problem with Articles/Documentation

One of the biggest challenges in creating documentation is the time spent retyping content. Often, we need to:

Rewrite texts that already exist in other formats
Maintain consistency between different versions of the same document
Update multiple formats when changes occur

This process not only consumes time but also increases the chance of errors and inconsistencies.

The Solution: MDX

MDX (Markdown + JSX) emerges as an elegant solution to these problems. It combines the simplicity of Markdown with the power of JSX, allowing the creation of interactive and dynamic documents.

Easy Conversion from DOCX to MD/MDX

One of the biggest advantages of using MDX is the ease with which you can convert an existing document from docx to markdown and from markdown to MDX

Why Follow This Approach?

1. Productivity

Less time spent on formatting
Component reuse
Faster updates

2. Maintenance

Code and documentation together
Simpler versioning
Less content duplication

3. Interactivity

Interactive components
Executable code examples
Better reader experience

4. Flexibility

Easy integration with modern tools
Support for different output formats
Compatibility with popular documentation systems

Examples

Here's an example of a DocumentPage.tsx created using the tsx syntax for another page using the DocumentPage.mdx syntax

DocumentPage.tsx

import React from 'react';

const DocumentPage: React.FC = () => {
  return (
    <div className="document-page max-w-4xl mx-auto py-8 px-4">
      <h1 className="text-3xl font-bold mb-8 text-center">Terms of Service and Privacy Policyh1>

      <section className="mb-8">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">1. Introductionh2>
        <p className="mb-4">
          Welcome to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 
          This document establishes the rules and guidelines for using our services.
        p>
        <p className="mb-4">
          By accessing and using our platform, you agree to the terms set forth herein.
          We recommend reading this document carefully before proceeding.
        p>
      section>

      <section className="mb-8">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">2. Definitionsh2>
        <p className="mb-4">For the purposes of this document, the following terms shall have the meanings below:p>
        <ol className="list-decimal pl-6 space-y-2">
          <li>
            <strong>Platform:strong> Refers to the set of services and features provided
            through our website and applications.
          li>
          <li>
            <strong>User:strong> Any person who accesses or uses the Platform.
          li>
          <li>
            <strong>Content:strong> Information, data, text, images, and other materials provided
            through the Platform.
          li>
        ol>
      section>

      <section className="mb-8">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">3. Platform Usageh2>
        <p className="mb-4">By using our Platform, you agree to:p>
        <ul className="list-disc pl-6 space-y-2">
          <li>Provide accurate and up-to-date informationli>
          <li>Maintain the confidentiality of your accountli>
          <li>Not use the Platform for illegal purposesli>
          <li>Respect intellectual property rightsli>
        ul>
      section>

      <section className="mb-8">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">4. Privacy and Data Protectionh2>
        <p className="mb-4">
          Our privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
          For more details, please refer to our{' '}
          <a href="/privacy" className="text-blue-600 hover:underline">
            complete Privacy Policy
          a>.
        p>
        <div className="bg-gray-50 p-4 rounded-lg">
          <h3 className="text-lg font-semibold mb-2">Collected Datah3>
          <ul className="list-disc pl-6 space-y-1">
            <li>Registration informationli>
            <li>Platform usage datali>
            <li>Device informationli>
            <li>Cookies and similar technologiesli>
          ul>
        div>
      section>

      <section className="mb-8">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">5. Responsibilitiesh2>
        <p className="mb-4">Our responsibilities include:p>
        <ol className="list-decimal pl-6 space-y-2">
          <li>
            Maintaining the Platform available and functioning properly
          li>
          <li>
            Protecting user data in accordance with data protection laws
          li>
          <li>
            Providing technical support when needed
          li>
        ol>
      section>

      <section className="mb-8">
        <h2 className="text-2xl font-semibold mb-4">6. Contacth2>
        <p className="mb-4">
          For questions regarding these terms, please contact us via email at{' '}
          <a href="mailto:legal@company.com" className="text-blue-600 hover:underline">
            legal@company.com
          a>
          {' '}or by phone at (555) 123-4567.
        p>
      section>

      <footer className="text-sm text-gray-600 mt-8 pt-4 border-t">
        <p>Last updated: {new Date().toLocaleDateString('en-US')}p>
      footer>
    div>
  );
};

export default DocumentPage;

DocumentPage.mdx

---
title: "Terms of Service and Privacy Policy"
description: "Terms and conditions for using the platform and privacy policy"
creationAt: "2025-05-04"
lastUpdated: "2025-05-04"
---

export const meta = {
  title: "Terms of Service and Privacy Policy",
  creationAt: "2025-05-04",
  lastUpdated: "2025-05-04"
};

# {meta.title}

{frontmatter.description}

## 1. Introduction

Welcome to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. 
This document establishes the rules and guidelines for using our services.

By accessing and using our platform, you agree to the terms set forth herein.
We recommend reading this document carefully before proceeding.

## 2. Definitions

For the purposes of this document, the following terms shall have the meanings below:

1. **Platform:** Refers to the set of services and features provided
   through our website and applications.

2. **User:** Any person who accesses or uses the Platform.

3. **Content:** Information, data, text, images, and other materials provided
   through the Platform.

## 3. Platform Usage

By using our Platform, you agree to:

* Provide accurate and up-to-date information
* Maintain the confidentiality of your account
* Not use the Platform for illegal purposes
* Respect intellectual property rights

## 4. Privacy and Data Protection

Our privacy policy describes how we collect, use, and protect your personal information.
For more details, please refer to our [complete Privacy Policy](/privacy).

 type="info">
  ### Collected Data

  * Registration information
  * Platform usage data
  * Device information
  * Cookies and similar technologies


## 5. Responsibilities

Our responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining the Platform available and functioning properly
2. Protecting user data in accordance with data protection laws
3. Providing technical support when needed

## 6. Contact

For questions regarding these terms, please contact us via email at [legal@company.com](mailto:legal@company.com)
or by phone at (555) 123-4567.


  This document was last updated on {meta.lastUpdated}.
  We recommend checking periodically for updates.


{/* Custom components for legal elements */}

  Final Provisions
  
    These terms are governed by the laws of the United States and any dispute shall be
    submitted to the jurisdiction of the courts of New York, NY.
  



  
Table of Contents
  
     href="#introduction">Introduction
     href="#definitions">Definitions
     href="#usage">Platform Usage
     href="#privacy">Privacy and Data Protection
     href="#responsibilities">Responsibilities
     href="#contact">Contact
  


> Documente created at {meta.creationAt}

This MDX example demonstrates how we can create complex legal documents in a more structured and interactive way. Notice how:

The frontmatter organizes the document metadata. Use it or export a new meta variable to use in your markdown and communicate with external layer like the MDXProvider
Markdown syntax keeps the content readable and well-formatted
Custom components (, , , ) add specific functionality
Custom styles for common elements as h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, p, a, li, ol, etc... Allows you to dynamically style markdown syntax elements such as #, ##, ###, -
JavaScript code can be embedded for dynamic features (like the update date)
The document structure is clear and well-organized

This approach makes it much easier to maintain and update extensive legal documents, while also significantly improving the end-user experience.

You can visit a repository with a simple example comparing TSX and MDX here and visit here to play a little with mdx playground

Conclusion

MDX is an excellent tool for saving time, maintaining code consistency, and improving efficiency. By combining the simplicity of Markdown with the power of JSX, it offers a robust solution to modern documentation challenges.

The approach of converting existing documents to MDX not only speeds up the creation process but also improves the quality and maintainability of documentation. In a world where documentation is crucial, MDX presents itself as an essential tool for teams seeking efficiency, quality and save time.