MM Connect

Abstract: Writing $\LaTeX$ code is necessary in our field, but to many of us it is also a pain to be endured. If you feel the same, this talk is your painkiller! — I will explain how a good text editor can make your life a lot easier with vscode serving as the example of such a text editor. There will also be some general remarks on common mistakes and best practices for $\LaTeX$ independent of the choice of text editor. ...

The indispensable xkcd about git Abstract: Starting out as a week-long project by the inventor of Linux, git has become the de facto standard when it comes to version control of text files and in particular source code – such as .tex-files. In this talk I will explain, how git works and why it is helpful for mathematical writing. In particular, we will address how git allows to keep track of big projects, like theses or books, and work collaboratively on papers and the like. Plus, git can be explained through graph theory! ...