What's a bib file?

In this video tutorial, I explain what a bib file is. I talk about the origins of bib files, explain their important in plain-text writing, and give some examples. This video is aimed at writers interested in using plain text and Markdown for academic writing, but it will also be helpful to writers who are using LaTeX. I mention three programs for managing bib files: JabRef: http://www.jabref.org/ BibDesk: http://bibdesk.sourceforge.net/ Zotero: https://www.zotero.org/