wtf is marko?

Marko is a JavaScript framework for building web application interfaces. It extends standard HTML with extra capabilities so that developers can write dynamic, interactive pages using a syntax that looks mostly like regular HTML. The idea is that someone already familiar with HTML can pick it up without having to learn a completely different way of writing code first. The core additions Marko brings to HTML are things like conditionals (showing or hiding parts of a page based on conditions), loops (repeating sections for each item in a list), components (reusable chunks of interface that can be dropped anywhere), and a reactivity system (so that when data changes, the page updates automatically without a full reload). A small example in the README shows a button that tracks how many times it has been clicked: the counter updates live with only a few lines of code. Marko works both on the server and in the browser. This means a page can be built and sent from the server as plain HTML (which loads fast and is visible to search engines), and then the interactive parts can take over once the page is loaded in the visitor's browser. This combination is sometimes called isomorphic rendering. Getting started involves running a single command that creates a new project scaffold, after which documentation guides further setup. The package is distributed through npm, the standard JavaScript package registry, so it fits into existing JavaScript workflows without special tooling. The project originated at eBay and is maintained by an open source community. It has an active Discord server for questions, accepts pull requests on GitHub, and publishes updates on social platforms. The README links to a live online playground where you can try writing Marko code without installing anything.