## Problem Implement a Markdown-to-HTML parser supporting: headings (`#`, `##`, `###`), bold (`**text**`), italic (`*text*`), inline code (`` `code` ``), and unordered lists (`- item`). Input is a multi-line string; output is an HTML string. ```python def parse_markdown(md: str) -> str: ... ``` ``` Input: # Hello World This is **bold** and *italic* text. - Item one - Item two Use `code()` inline. Output: Hello World This is bold and italic text. Item one Item two Use code() inline. ``` ## Follow-ups 1. Your inline parser must handle nested or adjacent markers (`***bold italic***`). How do you approach this? 2. A line can be both a list item continuation and contain inline elements. How does your parser track state across lines? 3. What happens with unclosed markers (e.g., `**bold without closing`)? How do you handle error recovery? 4. How would you extend the parser to support tables? Describe the grammar change needed.

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Problem Implement a Markdown-to-HTML parser supporting: headings (#, ##, ###), bold (text), italic (text), inline code ( code ), and unordered lists (- item). Input is a multi-line string; output is an HTML string. Follow-ups Your inline parser must handle nested or adjacent markers (bold italic). How do you approach this? A line can be both a list item continuation and contain inline elements. How does your parser track state across lines? What happens with unclosed markers (e.g., **bold withou…

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