This describes the dependencies needed on Windows. (This was tested on Windows 10)
Notes
- When we say 'Download and install', it means downloading the file, double-clicking it to launch the installer, and then follow the installation instructions.
- If multiple installers are proposed and you don't known which one you should choose, you should usually take the version that says 64-bits.
- Some of the dependencies listed here might trigger your antivirus. In case of doubt:
- If the download comes from an address that start with
https://
, this is usually fine. - If you don't feel secure about something, don't hesitate to ask the internet/me :)
- If the download comes from an address that start with
1. XelaTeX (Via MikTeX + perl)
This will be needed to process UTF8 characters without hassle.
Download and install the MikTeX distribution.
Then, download and install perl.
2. FreeSerif font
This is the font we will use for the rendering in PDF. It has UTF8 support and looks close enough to the usual fonts you see in math documents.
If you want to use another font, don't hesitate !
Download the font here. Double-clicking the file should prompt you to install it.
3. Visual Studio Code
You can download and install VSCode here.