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		abound on July 20, 2024 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Typst: An easy to learn alternative for LaTex Not sure what GP had in mind, but one can programmatically generate PDFs directly, without using something like Typst as a "middleman".

the_mitsuhiko on July 20, 2024 [–]

Have you tried doing that? It’s no fun at all and far from easy. I don’t quite see a benefit in doing it without some utility.

a57721 on July 20, 2024 | [–]

Besides, the generation of PDF reports is usually decoupled from the templates, so you will have to work on your own "middleman".

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