LaTeX

LaTeX is a high-quality typesetting system used extensively in academia and technical fields for producing scientific and mathematical documentation. Unlike a "what you see is what you get" (WYSIWYG) word processor, LaTeX allows authors to focus on the content and logical structure of their document by writing plain text with markup commands. The LaTeX system then interprets these commands to automatically handle complex layout, formatting, mathematical equations, cross-references, and bibliographies, producing a professionally formatted, publication-quality document, typically a PDF.

1. Introduction to LaTeX
   1. What is LaTeX
      1. Definition and Purpose
      2. Document Preparation System Concept
      3. Markup Language Fundamentals
   2. The TeX Engine
      1. History of TeX
      2. Donald Knuth's Vision
      3. TeX Engine Architecture
      4. Features of TeX
   3. LaTeX as a Macro Package
      1. Role of Macros
      2. Differences from Plain TeX
      3. LaTeX Kernel and Packages
   4. Philosophy of LaTeX
      1. Separation of Content and Presentation
      2. Logical Structure Approach
      3. Consistent Formatting Principles
      4. Author vs Designer Roles
   5. Logical vs Visual Markup
      1. Markup Syntax Principles
      2. Advantages of Logical Markup
      3. Semantic Structure Benefits
   6. Advantages of LaTeX
      1. High-Quality Typesetting
      2. Professional Output Standards
      3. Font Handling Excellence
      4. Superior Mathematical Formatting
      5. Complex Equations Support
      6. Mathematical Symbols Library
      7. Automated Referencing Systems
      8. Cross-Referencing Capabilities
      9. Bibliography Management
      10. Stability and Portability
      11. Platform Independence
      12. Long-Term Document Preservation
      13. Version Control Compatibility
   7. LaTeX vs WYSIWYG Editors
      1. Key Differences
      2. Use Cases and Suitability
      3. Learning Curve Comparison
      4. When to Choose LaTeX