The author of this web content shares their experience of using LaTeX for writing lecture notes in mathematics. They have used LaTeX for over 1700 pages of notes and highlight the importance of being able to write text and mathematical formulas quickly and efficiently. The author uses Vim as their text editor and showcases their screen setup for editing LaTeX. They also discuss the use of snippets, which are short pieces of text that can be triggered by typing certain keywords. The author provides examples of snippets they use for various purposes, such as inserting environments, writing math equations, and creating fractions. They also mention the use of context in snippets to control when they should be expanded. Overall, the content provides insights into the author’s approach to using LaTeX and Vim for note-taking in mathematics.
https://castel.dev/post/lecture-notes-1/