From ecaa82e3100e1b1cbf5ca10cc68c45311bbc22bf Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: =?UTF-8?q?Nikola=20Perovi=C4=87?= Date: Sat, 12 Aug 2023 14:25:41 +0200 Subject: [PATCH] Delete latex-markdown.md --- content/opinion/latex-markdown.md | 91 ------------------------------- 1 file changed, 91 deletions(-) delete mode 100644 content/opinion/latex-markdown.md diff --git a/content/opinion/latex-markdown.md b/content/opinion/latex-markdown.md deleted file mode 100644 index 521f64e..0000000 --- a/content/opinion/latex-markdown.md +++ /dev/null @@ -1,91 +0,0 @@ ---- -title: "Latex and Markdown are Great" -date: 2023-05-06 -lastmod: 2023-05-06 -tags: ["LaTeX","Markdown","Word"] ---- - -A few years ago, -I acquired a solid grasp of LaTeX's fundamentals and have exclusively used it for my papers ever since. -Opting in for LaTeX was one of the best technical writing decisions I've made, -particularly when it comes to writing those papers. -I hate using Word because I have a tendency to continually adjust the formatting and appearance of my documents, -and I find it difficult to leave them in draft mode. -Although some people suggest deferring formatting until the end, -I cannot bring myself to do so. -For other document types, -I eventually turned to simpler formats, -such as Markdown, -as Markdown is a highly flexible and open format, -and in cases where I don't need features from LaTeX, -I will always choose to write documents in Markdown. - -Prior to using Markdown, -I didn't fully grasp its potential benefits. -I viewed it merely as a style commonly used on sites like Reddit or other forums, -and I wasn't a fan of the syntax. -However, -after I started using Obsidian and Hugo, -I accepted its greatness. - -Both LaTeX and Markdown offer the advantage of using a similar technical writing style. -Personally, -I prefer to write each sentence on a new line, -breaking them further after a comma or when referencing parts of books or papers. -This approach has proven useful when using Git as a backup for my work, -as each line can be compared independently, -allowing for a more thorough analysis of changes than if the entire paragraph were written on a single line. -I also do this for these blog posts, -they are all written in Markdown, -and You can see the concept [here](https://github.com/Fooftilly/Fooftilly.github.io/blob/master/content/opinion/latex-markdown.md). - -Markdown is not only useful for technical writing but also a valuable tool for generating throwaway text. -I often use it for writing learning materials for exams or anything that I simply need to print, -where formatting is not a concern. -With pandoc, -it is easy to compile Markdown documents into PDFs, -similar to how you would with LaTeX. -While Markdown can be used in a manner similar to LaTeX for writing papers, -you may encounter a different set of issues that are specific to Markdown. -For instance, -Markdown lacks the more advanced options available in LaTeX, -such as mathematical and scientific tools. -However, -if you don't need to write complex papers in natural science fields, -Markdown is just as effective as LaTeX in that aspect. - -Like many other writing environments, -neither LaTeX nor Markdown are inherently optimized for writing in languages other than English, -or the ones that do not have the same characters as English. -However, -there are ways to adapt both of them to accommodate different languages. - -For LaTeX, -I would recommend using XeLaTeX instead, -as it is better configured by default to handle foreign languages. -This can save you a considerable amount of time when working with non-English languages. -On the other hand, -Markdown is more versatile in this regard, -as it allows for easy use of special characters and is not tied to any particular language. - -One of the biggest challenges with LaTeX is its steep learning curve. -It can take some time to become familiar with the syntax and how the tool works. -However, -the effort is well worth it in the end. -In my experience, -using LaTeX has saved me time and frustration compared to using Word with its inconsistent formatting. -One of the best things about LaTeX is that once you have created a document, -it is extremely unlikely to change on its own between compilations unless you intentionally modify it. -While some of the features in LaTeX can be replicated in Word, -its elegance and flexibility never could. - -Word is designed to cater to the needs of a broad range of users. -This approach means that those of us who do not require the majority of its features are left with an imperfect writing environment. -In contrast, -LaTeX and Markdown have a more bottom-up philosophy, -allowing users to learn and use only the features they need. -You can create a personalized template document that suits your requirements and use it consistently. -On the other hand, -my documents also load instantly, -and they often compile in less time than it would take a Word document to open on the same machines, -especially if they are larger.