Handcalcs.jl - Calculations You Can Read and Reuse

Explore Handcalcs.jl, a Julia package that transforms code into readable LaTeX-rendered mathematical calculations in this 30-minute conference talk from JuliaCon Global 2025. Learn how this notebook-style calculation tool, inspired by handcalcs.py, enables users to create professional-quality calculation packages with superior readability compared to Excel while maintaining the full power of Julia's programming capabilities. Discover the package's unique ability to automatically render Julia functions into LaTeX math, including recursive rendering of functions that call other functions, providing complete visibility into calculation workflows. Master techniques for integrating Handcalcs.jl with documentation tools like Quarto and Weave to produce comprehensive calculation packages, and gain insights into the tool's future development roadmap including potential Typst integration.