How I take notes in math class using LyX + LaTeX 

Genius!

I really like colab for the mix of (not too heavy) latex equations plus code. You can do R in colab too! (Although if you have to do Rmarkdown this is not helpful advice!)

One thing I didn't mention in the video is that under settings in LyX, there is an option for "latex premable" where you can add in all the \usepackages you want to use

Thanks, this will also be usefull.

You can link it to Mathematica so that things like equation solving can be done without leaving LyX

@@diribigal I've never heard of this! Is there somewhere we can find more info about this?

wiki.lyx.org/Tips/FrequentlyUsedShortcuts#toc5 has a good list (actually I learned a few new ones here!) Basically the thing to keep on mind is that there is shortcuts to get INTO a math mode or certain environment (like a section or itemize), and then there is a different list once you are in math mode

I absolutely lose my mind and panic when I miss a single bracket somewhere and latex refuses to compile and just says "there's a problem somewhere, good luck!". Not having to compile to see the math is truly wonderful!

You just have to click out of the "math mode" (I think pressing enter would work to to leave?) If you later click back onto the equation it would turn blue again and then you can edit the math.

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Ok, I copy pasted in a version of the template that has all the commands except for \mathbb \mathbf \mathfrak (otherwise it wouldn't fit in the comment). You should be able to copy/paste this into a text file and then name it "template.lyx" and it will hopefully work!

If you click out of the blue box it should turn black. Note that it doesnt "autocompile"; if you want a pdf you still have to compile. Its just that the view you see of the editor pre-renders any math things for you.

They are just the default ones! I do however put a lot of shortcut commands in my template files at the top of the page