Stuck with 3,700 RTF Files? Here's How to Convert Them to Markdown Fast

Paul Bratslavsky's guide provides a detailed strategy for converting 3,700 RTF files to Markdown in preparation for deployment to a new headless CMS, emphasizing the need for a quick, repeatable, and verifiable pipeline due to the structural differences between RTF and Markdown. The guide outlines steps including assessing the complexity of RTF content, selecting appropriate conversion tools like Pandoc, Node.js, or Python, and automating post-conversion cleanup to resolve structural issues such as HTML fragments, heading inconsistencies, and orphaned list items. It highlights the importance of integrating the conversion pipeline into CI/CD workflows for ongoing maintenance, testing, and quality assurance. By understanding the architectural differences and using step-by-step conversion workflows, teams can ensure smooth migration and enhance content delivery through platforms like Strapi, which can handle Markdown efficiently and provide immediate API access to frontend frameworks.