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diff --git a/Master/texmf-doc/doc/english/FAQ-en/html/FAQ-algorithms.html b/Master/texmf-doc/doc/english/FAQ-en/html/FAQ-algorithms.html index c493b9d9395..90868d69ce4 100644 --- a/Master/texmf-doc/doc/english/FAQ-en/html/FAQ-algorithms.html +++ b/Master/texmf-doc/doc/english/FAQ-en/html/FAQ-algorithms.html @@ -2,10 +2,10 @@ <title>UK TeX FAQ -- question label algorithms</title> </head><body> <h3>Typesetting pseudocode in LaTeX</h3> -<p>There is no consensus on the ‘right’ way to typeset pseudocode. +<p/>There is no consensus on the ‘right’ way to typeset pseudocode. Consequently, there are a variety of LaTeX packages to choose from for producing æsthetically pleasing pseudocode listings. -<p>Pseudocode differs from actual program listings in that it lacks +<p/>Pseudocode differs from actual program listings in that it lacks strict syntax and semantics. Also, because pseudocode is supposed to be a clear expression of an algorithm it may need to incorporate mathematical notation, figures, tables, and other LaTeX features @@ -13,12 +13,12 @@ that do not appear in conventional programming languages. <a href="FAQ-codelist.html">Typesetting program listings</a> is described elsewhere. -<p>You can certainly create your own environment for typesetting +<p/>You can certainly create your own environment for typesetting pseudocode using, for example, the <code>tabbing</code> or <code>list</code> environments — it’s not difficult, but it may prove boring. So it’s worth trying the following packages, all designed specifically for typesetting pseudocode. -<p>The <i>algorithms</i> bundle (which contains packages +<p/>The <i>algorithms</i> bundle (which contains packages <i>algorithm</i> and <i>algorithmic</i>, both of which are needed for ordinary use) has a simple interface and produces fairly nice output. It provides primitives for statements, which can contain @@ -31,7 +31,7 @@ uses the facilities of the <i>float</i> package to number algorithms sequentially, enable algorithms to float like figures or tables, and support including a List of Algorithms in a document’s front matter. -<p>Packages in the <i>algorithmicx</i> bundle are similiar both in +<p/>Packages in the <i>algorithmicx</i> bundle are similiar both in concept and output form to <i>algorithmic</i> but additionally provide support for adding new keywords and altering the formatting. It provides the <i>algpseudocode</i> package which is (almost) a @@ -41,31 +41,31 @@ differently from <i>algpseudocode</i>, and puts command arguments in maths mode instead of text mode. There is no floating environment but <i>algorithmicx</i>, like <i>algorithmic</i>, is compatible with the <i>algorithm</i> package. -<p>The <i>alg</i> package, like <i>algorithms</i>, offers a +<p/>The <i>alg</i> package, like <i>algorithms</i>, offers a floating algorithm environment with all of the ensuing niceties. <i>alg</i>, however, can caption its floats in a variety of (natural) languages. In addition, <i>alg</i> unlike <i>algorithms</i>, makes it easy to add new constructs. -<p>The <i>newalg</i> package has a somewhat similar interface to +<p/>The <i>newalg</i> package has a somewhat similar interface to <i>algorithms</i>, but its output is designed to mimic the rather pleasant typesetting used in the book “<em>Introduction to Algorithms</em>” by Corman, Leiserson, Rivest and Stein. Unfortunately, <i>newalg</i> does not support a floating environment or any customisation of the output. -<p>“<em>Bona fide</em>” use of the style of “Introduction to +<p/>“<em>Bona fide</em>” use of the style of “Introduction to Algorithms” may be achieved with Cormen’s own <i>clrscode</i>: this is the package as used in the second edition of the book. -<p>Similarly, the style of +<p/>Similarly, the style of “<em>Combinatorial Algorithms: Generation, Enumeration and Search</em>” is supported by the <i>pseudocode</i> package, written by the authors of the book. It has the common ‘Pascal-like’ style, and has some interesting constructs for what one thinks of as Pascal blocks. -<p>The <i>algorithm2e</i> is of very long standing, and is widely used +<p/>The <i>algorithm2e</i> is of very long standing, and is widely used and recommended. It loads the <i>float</i> package to provide the option of floating algorithm descriptions, but you can always use the “<code>H</code>” option of <i>float</i> to have the algorithm appear “where you write it”. -<p>The usage of the <i>program</i> package is a little different from +<p/>The usage of the <i>program</i> package is a little different from that of the other packages. It typesets programs in maths mode instead of text mode; and linebreaks are significant. <i>program</i> lacks a floating environment but does number @@ -73,7 +73,7 @@ algorithms like <i>alg</i> and <i>algorithms</i>. Customisation and extension are not supported. Documentation of the <i>program</i> package (such as it is) appears in a file <i>program.msg</i> in the distribution. -<p>None of the above are perfect. The factors that should influence your +<p/>None of the above are perfect. The factors that should influence your choice of package include the output style you prefer, how much you need to extend or modify the set of keywords, and whether you require algorithms to float like figures and tables. @@ -103,5 +103,5 @@ algorithms to float like figures and tables. <dt><tt><i>program.sty</i></tt><dd><a href="ftp://cam.ctan.org/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/program.zip">macros/latex/contrib/program</a> (<a href="ftp://cam.ctan.org/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/program.tar.gz">gzipped tar</a>, <a href="http://www.tex.ac.uk/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/program/">browse</a>) <dt><tt><i>pseudocode.sty</i></tt><dd><a href="ftp://cam.ctan.org/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/pseudocode.zip">macros/latex/contrib/pseudocode</a> (<a href="ftp://cam.ctan.org/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/pseudocode.tar.gz">gzipped tar</a>, <a href="http://www.tex.ac.uk/tex-archive/macros/latex/contrib/pseudocode/">browse</a>) </dl> -<p><p>This question on the Web: <a href="http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=algorithms">http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=algorithms</a> +<p/><p>This question on the Web: <a href="http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=algorithms">http://www.tex.ac.uk/cgi-bin/texfaq2html?label=algorithms</a> </body> |