Why the use of code blocks?

[BenjaminHoegh]

Why do mermaid use markdown ``` code blocks as open close syntax?

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[knsv]

The reasoning for this was convenience. Many markdown converters that generate html from markdown have suitable callbaks fore cxode blocks.

Sorry for the slow response.

The project has got good traction but it also means that it is very hard to manage all issues on your spare time. I am trying to get a bigger team together for faster development and better support #866. I am closing this one for now, not out of disrespect but as a part of an effort to clean out stale issues that has been resolved but not closed.