diff --git a/Text/LaTeX/Guide/Auto.hs b/Text/LaTeX/Guide/Auto.hs --- a/Text/LaTeX/Guide/Auto.hs +++ b/Text/LaTeX/Guide/Auto.hs @@ -7,4 +7,4 @@ -- | The version of the guide. Based on the version of the package. guideVersion :: Version -guideVersion = Version [1,3,1,0] [] +guideVersion = Version [1,3,1,1] [] diff --git a/hatex-guide.cabal b/hatex-guide.cabal --- a/hatex-guide.cabal +++ b/hatex-guide.cabal @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ Name: hatex-guide -Version: 1.3.1.0 +Version: 1.3.1.1 Author: Daniel Díaz Build-type: Custom Category: LaTeX @@ -34,12 +34,12 @@ Build-depends: base == 4.* , HaTeX >= 3.7.0.0 , text >= 0.11 && < 2 - , filepath >= 1.1.0.0 && < 1.4 + , filepath >= 1.1.0.0 , parsec >= 3.1.2 && < 3.2 , directory >= 1.2.0.0 && < 1.3 - , blaze-html >= 0.5.1.0 && < 0.8 - , transformers >= 0.3.0.0 && < 0.4 - , time >= 1.2.0.2 && < 1.5 + , blaze-html >= 0.5.1.0 + , transformers >= 0.3.0.0 + , time >= 1.2.0.2 Exposed-modules: Text.LaTeX.Guide Other-modules: diff --git a/src/preface.htxg b/src/preface.htxg --- a/src/preface.htxg +++ b/src/preface.htxg @@ -2,32 +2,39 @@ ##Introduction## -If you are here because you want to learn more about \hatex, or just feel -curious, you are in the right place. First of all, note that this guide is addressed to that -people that already knows the basics of both Haskell and \latex. Otherwise, try to learn first -a bit of these languages (both are quite useful learnings). To learn Haskell, though I guess -you already learned it since you are reading these lines, go to the Haskell web [] -and search for some tutorials or books. To learn \latex, you can start with -/The not so short introduction to \latex/ []. +If you are here to learn more about \hatex, or are just curious, you are in the +right place. First of all, note that this guide is aimed at those who already +know the basics of both Haskell and \latex. If you don't, first try to learn +a bit of each (both are quite useful). To learn Haskell, start with some +tutorials and suggestions at the excellent Haskell website +[]. To +learn \latex, start with /The not so short introduction to \latex/ +[]. -The \hatex library aspires to be the tool that Haskellers could want to make their -\latex things without exit of their language (we understand that is difficult to leave -Haskell after the first date), trying to be the most comprehensive and well done as possible. -Do you think, anyway, that something could be done better? Perhaps something is lacked? Go -then to the \hatex mailing list [] -and leave your complain without mercy! Or, in the case you are a GitHub user, say your word -in the issue list [] or, to be awesome, -make yourself a patch and send a pull request. This is the great thing about open source projects! +The \hatex library aspires to be the tool with which Haskellers want to +construct their \latex documents while working within their beloved language. +\hatex tries to be as comprehensive and well constructed as possible. +Do you still think that something could be better? Is something lacking, +perhaps? Then go to the \hatex mailing list +[] +and complain without mercy! Or, if you are a GitHub user, create an issue +[] or, to be awesome, +create a patch and send a pull request. This is one of the great things about +open source projects! ##What is HaTeX?## -Before we explain /how/ \hatex works, it is convenient to say /what/ actually \hatex is. +Before explaining /how/ \hatex works, it is convenient to state /what/ \hatex +actually is. -/\hatex is a Haskell library that provides functions to create, manipulate and parse \latex code./ +/\hatex is a Haskell library that provides functions to create, manipulate and +parse \latex code./ -People often says that /\hatex is a \latex DSL/. With it you can enjoy all the advantages -you already have in Haskell while creating \latex documents. A common purpose is to -automatize the creation of such documents, perhaps from a source data in Haskell. -A more exotic one is to render chess tables. Possibilities are in a wide range. -The idea is the following: if you can do it with \latex, you can do it with \hatex, -but adding all the Haskell features. +People often say that /\hatex is a \latex DSL/, or Domain Specific Language. +With it you can enjoy all the many advantages of Haskell while creating \latex +documents. A common use is the +automatic creation of such documents, perhaps from a Haskell data source. +A more exotic one is to render chessboard situations. Possibilities are limited +only by the imagination. The goal is this: if you can do it with \latex, you can +do it with \hatex, +while taking advantage of all that Haskell offers.