Project & Forum
Welcome to the heart of our LaTeX and PDF applications project! This suite is designed to make the process of writing, editing, and presenting academic documents easier, faster, and more enjoyable for researchers, students, and professionals alike. Here, you’ll find everything you need to know about the project’s vision, roadmap, and the collaborative forum where you can connect with other users, share your insights, and help shape the future of these tools.
About the Project
This project was born from a desire to build the ideal tools for managing academic and research documents in LaTeX and PDF formats. Each application in the suite has been crafted to address specific challenges faced in the research community. Our aim is to provide a comprehensive set of applications that will support you throughout the entire lifecycle of academic work, whether you’re drafting a thesis, editing research, or presenting your findings. The suite includes four core applications, each with a unique function:
- TexEdit: The ultimate IDE for LaTeX, packed with tools for collaborative document creation.
- TexDraw: A powerful tool for diagramming, essential for illustrating complex ideas.
- TexReview: An app focused on simplifying the process of reading and reviewing others’ work.
- TexStage: A solution for presenting Beamer PDFs with a simple one-click setup.
Each app will be released as soon as it’s functional, and feedback is highly encouraged at every stage. NeededApps will finance all necessary resources, ensuring that each tool is reliable, and continuously improving.
Why Join the Forum?
The forum is your place to be part of the project. Here, you can:
- Ask Questions and Find Answers: Get help from the community and share tips or tricks.
- Give Feedback on Features: Your insights help us improve the apps and prioritize new functionalities.
- Share Use Cases: Showcase how you’re using the tools in your projects to inspire others.
- Stay Updated on Releases: Be the first to know about new features, updates, and improvements.
This forum is also where we’ll share news about development progress, plans for future updates, and opportunities for user-driven development. Whether you’re a seasoned researcher or a student just starting out, your ideas and feedback are invaluable to us.
A Collaborative Roadmap
As Mark Zuckerberg once said, Ideas don’t come out fully formed. They only become clear as you work on them. This project is no exception. We are committed to developing these applications in close collaboration with users, refining our vision and roadmap as we go.
The roadmap for the suite is planned as follows:
- TexStage – Planned for Winter 2024
- TexReview – Also scheduled for Winter 2024
- TexDraw – Targeted for release in Spring 2025
- TexEdit – Expected in Winter 2025
Get Started Today
We invite you to dive in, explore the forum, and let your voice be heard. With your help, we can create an ecosystem of tools that support academic and research communities worldwide. Together, we can make this suite a powerful asset for anyone working with LaTeX and PDF.