The Dead Simple Markdown Guide to Links | HackerNoon
Briefly

To create a link in Markdown, enclose the link text in brackets followed by the URL in parentheses, allowing for a clear and simple hyperlinking method.
Reference-style links help maintain readability in Markdown documents by separating display text from actual URLs, minimizing clutter and enhancing organization in the text.
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