Pros of Awesome-CV

• More customization options and flexibility in design
• Includes additional document types like cover letters and curricula vitae
• Actively maintained with regular updates and improvements

Cons of Awesome-CV

• Steeper learning curve due to more complex structure
• Requires more setup and configuration to achieve desired results
• Larger file size and more dependencies

Code Comparison

Awesome-CV:

\documentclass[11pt, a4paper]{awesome-cv}
\geometry{left=1.4cm, top=.8cm, right=1.4cm, bottom=1.8cm, footskip=.5cm}
\fontdir[fonts/]
\colorlet{awesome}{awesome-emerald}

Deedy-Resume:

\documentclass[]{deedy-resume-openfont}
\usepackage{fancyhdr}
\pagestyle{fancy}
\fancyhf{}
\begin{document}

Awesome-CV offers more customization options out of the box, while Deedy-Resume has a simpler structure that's easier to get started with. Awesome-CV provides more flexibility in design and document types, but requires more setup. Deedy-Resume is more straightforward but offers fewer customization options. Both templates produce professional-looking resumes, but Awesome-CV may be better suited for those who need more advanced features and are willing to invest time in learning the template.

Pros of resume

• More customizable with modular sections and easy-to-modify content
• Includes a build system for generating PDF output
• Supports multiple output formats (HTML, PDF, LaTeX)

Cons of resume

• Less polished default design compared to Deedy-Resume
• Requires more setup and configuration to get started
• Limited pre-designed templates or styles

Code Comparison

Deedy-Resume (main.tex):

\documentclass[]{deedy-resume-openfont}
\begin{document}

\namesection{Debarghya}{Das}{ \urlstyle{same}\href{http://debarghyadas.com}{debarghyadas.com}

resume (resume.tex):

\documentclass[11pt,a4paper,sans]{moderncv}
\moderncvstyle{casual}
\moderncvcolor{blue}
\name{John}{Doe}
\title{Resumé title}

Summary

Both repositories offer LaTeX-based resume templates, but they cater to different user needs. Deedy-Resume provides a sleek, pre-designed template with minimal customization options, while resume offers a more flexible and modular approach. The choice between the two depends on the user's preference for design vs. customizability and their comfort level with LaTeX.

Pros of cv-boilerplate

• More customizable and flexible template structure
• Uses YAML for content, separating structure from styling
• Supports multiple languages and formats (PDF, HTML)

Cons of cv-boilerplate

• Requires more setup and configuration
• Less visually striking out-of-the-box design
• Steeper learning curve for users unfamiliar with LaTeX

Code Comparison

cv-boilerplate:

name: John Doe
position: Software Engineer
address:
  - 123 Main St
  - Anytown, USA 12345

Deedy-Resume:

\namesection{John}{Doe}{ \urlstyle{same}\href{mailto:john@doe.com}{john@doe.com} | 123-456-7890 }
\section{Education}
\subsection{Cornell University}
\descript{BS in Computer Science}

The cv-boilerplate uses YAML for content, while Deedy-Resume embeds content directly in LaTeX. This difference highlights cv-boilerplate's separation of content and structure, making it easier to update and maintain, especially for non-LaTeX users. However, Deedy-Resume's approach allows for more direct control over formatting within the template itself.

Pros of mcdowell-cv

• More traditional and conservative design, suitable for a wider range of industries
• Easier to customize and modify without extensive LaTeX knowledge
• Includes pre-defined sections for skills, projects, and awards

Cons of mcdowell-cv

• Less visually striking and modern compared to Deedy-Resume
• Limited in terms of layout flexibility and creative design options
• May appear less unique among other resumes due to its conventional structure

Code Comparison

Deedy-Resume:

\documentclass[]{deedy-resume-openfont}
\usepackage{fancyhdr}
\pagestyle{fancy}
\fancyhf{}
\begin{document}

mcdowell-cv:

\documentclass[letterpaper]{article}
\usepackage{mcdowellcv}
\begin{document}
\name{Firstname Lastname}
\info{address & phone & email}

Both templates use LaTeX, but mcdowell-cv has a simpler structure and relies on a custom package for formatting. Deedy-Resume uses a custom document class, which may require more LaTeX expertise to modify. The mcdowell-cv template provides more straightforward commands for adding personal information, while Deedy-Resume offers more flexibility in overall layout and design.