When writing an academic article with multiple collaborators, you really want to be using a
gitrepository to manage your LaTeX sources and/or other related materials.I think this is common advice given out to grad students in CS and related departments, but a lot of people don’t really seem to be taking it to heart. Using tools like Overleaf, ShareLaTeX, or even a shared sync folder like Dropbox seems to be the norm. While I’m in agreement that these tools can really reduce the friction for getting started, I think that it’s in your best interest as a graduate student learning how to write effectively in an academic setting to use a
gitrepository instead. Here are my reasons why.
Chase Geigle: Overleaf Considered Harmful: Why a Simple git Repository is Best for Academic Writing