A Markdown File Should Just Open

The author discusses how a Markdown file should open directly in the default application associated with its file type, just like HTML files do. They argue that this is a basic feature that has been missing from operating systems for years. The author suggests that this functionality is still not available on Windows, macOS, or Linux, despite the widespread use of Markdown files. They provide an example of how this feature could be implemented on Windows, using a fictional 'Markdown Association' registry key, and propose that this key be added to the Windows registry to enable the feature. The author also mentions that other platforms may have similar solutions, but they are not aware of them.