PhD Thesis Written in Typst: A Triumph and Tribulations

A PhD student recounts their experience writing their dissertation using the innovative typesetting language Typst. Typst blends the ease of Markdown with the power of Rust scripting, resulting in blazing-fast compilation speeds that allowed for rapid iteration on layout and style. However, Typst's bibliography management proved less than ideal, requiring extra tools and manual adjustments to meet stringent citation formatting demands. The author concludes that Typst is a great choice for those who enjoy programming and customizing tools but that LaTeX remains a safer bet for those who prefer an out-of-the-box solution.