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Just finished "LaTeX Explained" - my thoughts
LaTeX Explained strikes the perfect balance between theory and practice for scripting. Highly recommended for intermediate developers.
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What sets LaTeX Explained apart is its focus on practical latex techniques. You can immediately apply what you learn to real projects.
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I'm considering getting "LaTeX Explained" but wanted to hear from those who have read it. How does it compare to other books or online courses on latex?
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The quizzes at the end of each chapter in LaTeX Explained are great for self-assessment.
I've been recommending LaTeX Explained to all my coding bootcamp students.
LaTeX Explained is worth it just for the appendix on best practices.