An in-depth analysis of the layout models in TeX and Typst typesetting systems reveals fundamental differences in their approaches to block-level layout and positioning. The discussion explores how Typst's region-based model could potentially overcome TeX's limitations in handling varying container widths and breakable tables through a pure, relayout-based approach.

https://laurmaedje.github.io/posts/layout-models/

#typography #softwarearchitecture #layoutengines #tex #typst