Support dynamic generation of Quarto HTML, PDF, and EPUB with shared configuration #931
Description
Currently, there is significant code duplication across files to enable generation of Quarto outputs (_quarto-html, -pdf, -epub). To improve maintainability and reduce duplication, we should refactor the setup to use shared/common YAML configuration files and reusable code. This will allow dynamic generation of Quarto files (HTML, PDF, EPUB) as needed, without manual copy-pasting or redundant configuration.
Proposal:
- Identify duplicated code and configuration across the existing output files.
- Design a set of shared YAML files and supporting scripts to centralize configuration.
- Refactor the build process so that output types (HTML, PDF, EPUB) are generated dynamically from common sources.
- Document the updated workflow for future contributors.
Benefits:
- Easier maintenance and updates
- Reduced risk of inconsistencies
- Streamlined workflow for generating multiple output formats
This change will make the Quarto book workflow more robust and easier for contributors to work with.