class: center, middle, inverse # Equations in ebooks ebookcraft 2018 Peter Krautzberger [krautzource](https://www.krautzource.com) --- # Introduction "All Things Math On the Web" * mathematician by training * 2012-2017 MathJax Manager ([mathjax.org](https://www.mathjax.org)) * Independent consultant since 2014 * co-chair [W3C Math On Webpages Community Group](https://w3c.github.io/mathonwebpages/) <small> [krautzource.com](https://www.krautzource.com/) | [peterkrautzberger.org](https://www.peterkrautzberger.org/) [@pkrautz](https://twitter.com/pkrautz) | [github.com/pkra](https://github.com/pkra) | [@pkra@mathstodon.xyz](https://mathstodon.xyz/@pkra) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-krautzberger-6a54a445) </small> ??? * working primarily with STEM publishers * primarily on web-oriented production workflows * ebooks got me into this mess ;-) --- # Overview * Introduction (you're here!) * Common equation *authoring* formats * A word on MathML * Pros&Cons of equation *rendering* formats * Help you identify the best technology for specific content and/or platforms * Conversion tools for the web and ebooks * visual and accessible rendering * equation rendering at scale * Tips&Tricks * across ebook platforms * A sample and tools to work with --- # Equations ≠ Math <img style="width: auto; max-width:95%; height: auto; max-height:30vh" width="658.01306" height="420.36343" src="./img/eqn-math-diagram.svg" alt="venn diagram: mathematics and equations with an intersection but neither encompassing the other"> ??? * words are important * math is not equations * neither includes the other * equations are layout but also beyond math * I do mostly math, so title is fitting * still most of this talk will be about equations * equations are layout --- # MathJax * [MathJax](https://www.mathjax.org) * Open-Source JavaScript equation rendering solution * Converts input into HTML+CSS and SVG, on client & server * Continuously developed (and funded) since 2009 * 200+ million unique visitors to MathJax-enabled sites * [most](https://libscore.com/#MathJax) [popular](https://w3techs.com/technologies/overview/javascript_library/all) equation rendering engine for the web * growing number of projects inspired by MathJax ??? * I'll fall back a lot to MathJax * there are alternatives * but it's a useful first step