MathML / XML series: What is MathML?

MathML is a language for describing mathematics. It is different from LaTeX in that with MathML the meaning of the mathematics in encoded in a way that can be accessed by computer programs. The article goes on to discuss: Accessibility; Searchable mathematics; LaTeX and MathML converters; Generating MathML; Displaying MathML on older browsers; MathML as XML; Getting started with MathML…