This GitBook; editing it, etc

What is GitBook? How to edit it?

Some quick points:

• GitBook is mainly used for tech documentation; but it has some important strengths and it's pretty good for general use.

• It is based in markdown and other simple flat text files.

• It synchronizes through Git/Github, and you can push and pull ... but you can also select "edit" and "merge" and use it fairly WYSIWYG.

Shortcut for switching between public and private versions of the same page

Switching between the public and private versions of GitBook (while maintaining the same relative page) is a pain.

Semi-automate: going from the editable to the public version with a 'bookmarklet'

Setting the following as a ‘bookmark’ seems to help (Chrome: bookmarks manager, edit any existing bookmark by right click --> edit)

Name: “Switch to Public GitBook page” (or whatever)

URL: set to:

To go in the other direction (public to editable version of a page)

Setting the following as a "bookmark" seems to help (chrome: bookmarks manager, edit any existing bookmark by right click --> edit)

Name: “Switch to Editable GitBook page” (or whatever)

URL: set to: