Was the markdown-like behavior for setting a code block programming language removed?

[znre]

I used to be able to instantly set a programming language for a code block after the three backtricks (```programming language).

Now, it instantly creates a Plain Text code block. Why the sudden change? Frustrating. Have you not considered the users who are used to the markdown-like behavior?

[BrettJephson]

Hi @znre. We are currently working on changes to the editor for better consistency and to remove bugs.

The idea here was to align with other editors and also to fix a bug where you could lose a line of text while pressing enter to create the code block but we also tried to maintain the markdown syntax behaviour.

You can still paste in ```javascript and it will create a code block. Or typing ``` creates a code block but then typing javascript and enter in the code block (so same typing as before) will set the language to Javascript.

Sorry for the frustration and hope that helps.

[znre]

It would be helpful if there was some option for this change. Or atleast just a notification.

When will "```javascript" ever be in a user's clipboard? How is that better than simply typing it out? That is not intuitive at all.

Also, it's pretty alarming that you guys just push these kinds of changes willy nilly without ever thinking if it will affect users who are used to the markdown-like behavior.