Generating code
ChatGPT was also heavily trained in coding, making it proficient in generating code, including LaTeX. You can use it to create code snippets or even entire document templates, saving time and effort.
How to do it...
Proceed with your AI conversation like you would do with a human programming assistant as follows:
- Ensure you mention LaTeX as the code language in the input prompt or earlier in the chat. Clearly state your requirement, such as this one:
Prompt: Generate the LaTeX code snippet for a matrix with m rows and n columns using a_ij entries and dots.
- ChatGPT will respond with an output similar to the following:
Figure 13.4 – ChatGPT wrote LaTeX code for a matrix
- Ask for an explanation of parts you want to know more about, like so:
Prompt: What is the bmatrix environment doing?
ChatGPT will respond by telling you the meaning and explaining the syntax. It will even tell you that the amsmath package is...
