How to create a md file under windows

Question

I am using git bash under windows because I am having some troubles with Linux right now. I have to make a commit but I have no clue how to create a file with extension .md under the windows platform. could you please tell me? Thanks

Answer 1

You doing the Coursera data science course as well? :)

Syntax is:

touch filename.md

Good page I have bookmarked:

http://www.typecastexception.com/post/2012/09/08/Basic-Git-Command-Line-Reference-for-Windows-Users.aspx