Re: Q about mathml || tex-native?

[Aditya Mahajan <adityam@umich.edu>]

<--- On Mar 17, Alexander Lazic wrote --->

> Hi,
>
> i plan to write a math-booklet and have a question about the
> math-modules in contex.
>
> What is the preferd way to deal with math in contex?
>
> MathML (xml-way) or
> \*formula (tex-way, from my point of view)

I do not know the pros and cons of both methods, but I personally find 
the mathML too verbose to type in. If you have an editor generating 
the mathml for you, it is a different matter. But if you prefer to 
type in your formulas,the tex way is much easier to input.

> I'am plan the outputs to pdfs.

Does that mean no (X)HTML? Then either method should serve you fine.

> There are some complex (integrals, complex numbers, ...), formulas and
> electionical circuits figures.

All of these are fairly easy with both methods. I use the regular 
context math and it works perfectly. There are a few gotchas, but 
there are easy workarounds. I have not used MathML, but from what I 
have seen in the context manuals, mathml is equally powerful.

> I'am not sure what is the 'best' way ;-)

It depends on what you are comfortable with. If you do not plan to 
have xml/xhtml output for a web browser, the both methods are equally 
good. If you want to present output in xhtml, then I guess that mathml 
will be better. Choose the one which `feels natural' to you.

HTH,
Aditya

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