LaTeX Discover Typst: The Modern and User-Friendly Alternative to Latex"

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Typst is presented as a modern alternative to LaTeX, touted for its user-friendly design and ease of learning. While some users appreciate its potential for simplifying typesetting, others express skepticism about its flexibility compared to LaTeX, particularly for complex formatting needs. The discussion highlights a concern that existing LaTeX users may not find sufficient motivation to switch, given their familiarity and established workflows. Additionally, there are questions about Typst's compatibility with strict formatting requirements from journals or employers. Overall, while Typst may appeal to new users, its ability to meet the demands of seasoned LaTeX users remains uncertain.
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In case you're living in a cave or under a rock, I just wanted to mention there's a modern alternative to Latex, which is apparently easier to learn and use. See https://github.com/typst/typst.

Thoughts on it?
 
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fluidistic said:
In case you're living in a cave or under a rock, I just wanted to mention there's a modern alternative to Latex, which is apparently easier to learn and use. See https://github.com/typst/typst.

Thoughts on it?
Why learn something new if the old still works fine? I loaded my keyboard with about 70 shortcuts. I do not have any problems typing LaTeX fluently.
 
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It looks pretty interesting, especially the ease with which calculations and formatting can be interleaved. A typical tradeoff is between ease of use versus flexibility. There are probably several markup languages or tools that are easier than LaTeX. Many front-ends for LaTeX make it easier. One question is whether you can use a markup language / tool and still satisfy the picky, arbitrary, demands of your boss regarding the exact format.

PS. For that matter, I have never tried to use LaTeX on a job where I had to satisfy a picky boss.
 
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Thoughts on it?
I am open to trying it, but I am not sure if it can give the same extent of customization that LaTeX allows. For the most part, I have ditched all Word software completely and use LaTeX for everything — physics to formal letters. I have my own packages that, when imported, simply load all the required packages and makes the setup a breeze.

People may try the new software in a situation where the receiving party just wants a PDF. If it's a journal, and they want the TeX file, I am not sure how helpful this new software is at the moment.
 
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