# Lectures [](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/actions) [](https://ctan.org/pkg/lectures) [](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/blob/master/LICENSE) [](https://ctan.org/pkg/texlive) [](https://ctan.org/pkg/miktex) A LaTeX documentclass for lecture notes. ## Usage ### Including the document class You can include the document class `lectures` as follows (the default language is *english*): ```latex \documentclass{lectures} ``` To specify a particular language (currently supported just *italian* and *english*) you can do the following: ```latex \documentclass[italian]{lectures} ``` or, analogously: ```latex \documentclass[english]{lectures} ``` ### Title page One of the main features of the library is the provided title page. You can create it as follows: ```latex \documentclass{lectures} \begin{document} \maketitle{ Your title }{ First author name,Second author name }{ First professor name,Second professor name }{ Parlo Parloni,Parletti Parini }{ Year }{ CFU of the course }{ Informatica }{ University name }{ Country } \end{document} ``` [](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/blob/master/title_page_example.png) ## Features ### Silenced useless warnings Using the package [`silence`](https://ctan.org/pkg/silence?lang=en) the library silences the following warnings: - `latex`: - You have requested package - There were undefined references - Command - `latexfont`: - Size substitutions with differences - Font shape - [`biblatex`](https://ctan.org/pkg/biblatex): - Using fall-back BibTeX(8) - Please (re)run BibTeX on the file(s) - [`auxhook`](https://ctan.org/pkg/auxhook): - Cannot patch - [`glossaries`](https://ctan.org/pkg/glossaries): - No \printglossary or \printglossaries found. ### Float related gimmicks All floating objects are automatically centered and set to `H` as position with other objects. ### Table related gimmicks #### L, C and R New column types are given `L`, `C`, and `R`, that allow for automatic mathmode in columns. Example usage: ```latex \documentclass{lectures} \begin{document} \begin{tabular}{L C R} a & b & c \\ \alpha & \beta & \gamma \\ x_1 & x_2 & x_3 \\ \end{tabular} \end{document} ``` ### Theorems related gimmicks All theorems are in `definition` style, meaning that they are not in *italic*. All environments are color-coded to facilitate reading and reviewing. Proofs are treated as theorem environments. The following theorem-like environments are provided: - `axiom`: Fundamental principles assumed to be true. - `goal`: Objectives or targets to be achieved. - `definition`: Precise explanations of terms or concepts. - `fact`: Statements that are objectively true. - `theorem`: Proven statements based on axioms and other theorems. - `lemma`: Helper theorems used to prove larger results. - `claim`: Assertions that need to be proven. - `corollary`: Results that follow directly from theorems. - `property`: Characteristics or attributes of objects. - `proposition`: Important statements that are proven true. - `observation`: Noteworthy remarks or insights. - `conclusion`: Final statements derived from proofs or discussions. - `generalization`: Broader statements derived from specific cases. - `problem`: Questions or challenges to be solved. - `example`: Illustrative instances or cases. - `solution`: Answers or methods for solving problems. - `analysis`: Detailed examination of elements or structure. - `complexity`: Discussion of the computational complexity. - `proof`: Logical arguments establishing the truth of statements. Example usage: ```latex \documentclass{lectures} \begin{document} \begin{theorem}[Pythagorean Theorem] In a right-angled triangle, the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares of the other two sides. \begin{equation} a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \end{equation} \end{theorem} \begin{proof} This can be proven using the properties of similar triangles. \end{proof} \begin{definition}[Prime Number] A prime number is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself. \end{definition} \end{document} ``` [](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/blob/master/english_example.png) Or if you selected the Italian language: [](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/blob/master/italian_example.png) ### Lists related gimmicks - Lists are built to be more compact and leave less blank space. - Using the environment `todolist` it is possible to create checklists. Example usage: ```latex \documentclass{lectures} \begin{document} \begin{todolist} \item Complete the assignment \item Review the lecture notes \item Prepare for the exam \end{todolist} \end{document} ``` [](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/blob/master/todolist.png) ### Additional gimmicks - When a page is empty, Latex won't generate page number or other page elements. - When you want to leave a blank line you can just leave a blank line, without adding `\\`. - If you'd like to use roman numerals there a command for that: `\rom{your number goes here}`. ## License All the code in this repository is released under the MIT license. For more information, please refer to the [`LICENSE`](https://github.com/LucaCappelletti94/lectures/blob/master/LICENSE) file.