E-books and Graphics with LaTeXML

TL;DR

This paper reports on LaTeXML's 2013 development, highlighting native EPUB generation, TikZ SVG support, performance improvements, simplified deployment, and a plugin scheme for extending functionality.

Contribution

It introduces new EPUB and TikZ SVG support, performance enhancements, a cloud deployment option, and a plugin system for extending LaTeXML's capabilities.

Findings

Native EPUB generation enabled for e-books.

TikZ support allows SVG image creation.

Performance improved with ZIP archive workflow.

Abstract

Marked by the highlights of native generation of EPUB E-books and TikZ support for creating SVG images, we present an annual report of LaTeXML development in 2013. LaTeXML provides a reimplementation of the $\TeX$ parser, geared towards preserving macro semantics; it supports an array of output formats, notably HTML5, EPUB, XHTML and its own $\LaTeX$-near XML. Other highlights include enhancing performance when used inside high-throughput build-systems, via incorporating a native ZIP archive workflow, as well as a simplified installation procedure that now allows to deploy LaTeXML as a cloud service. To this end, we also introduce an official plugin-based scheme for publishing new features that go beyond the core scope of LaTeXML, such as web services or unconventional post-processors. The software suite has now migrated to GitHub and we welcome forks and patches from the wider FLOSS community.