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How to use awesome-cheatsheets: browse, read and clone
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awesome-cheatsheets is an open-source collection of short reference sheets for popular programming languages, web frameworks, databases and development tools. Each topic is a single file meant to give a quick overview of what you need to know. This guide shows you how to find a sheet, read it online or on your own machine, and decide when it is the right resource for the job.
Awesome CheatsheetsLeCoupa/awesome-cheatsheets · ★ 46.6k · MIT Install options & downloads Quick start
- 1Open the website. Go to https://lecoupa.github.io/awesome-cheatsheets/ to browse the directory in your browser.
- 2Pick a group. Choose Languages, Backend, Frontend, Databases or Tools from the table of contents.
- 3Select a topic. Click the cheatsheet you need, such as Git, Docker, cURL or jq.
- 4Scan for the command. Read the single file for a quick overview and the command or concept you are after.
- 5Clone if you want local copies. Run git clone https://github.com/LeCoupa/awesome-cheatsheets to get every file on your machine.
- 6Verify important details. For version-specific behaviour, check the official documentation for that tool.
What awesome-cheatsheets contains
The project is organised into groups: Languages, Backend, Frontend, Databases and Tools. Each entry links to one cheatsheet file. The Languages group includes Bash, C, C#, Go, Java, PHP, Python, XML, JavaScript and TypeScript. The Tools group includes cURL, Git, Docker, jq, FFmpeg, Nginx, Kubernetes, VS Code and others.
The author says most of the content comes from official documentation and books they have read. The sheets are meant to help you assess what you know and save time, not to replace full documentation.
- Languages: Bash, C, C#, Go, Java, PHP, Python, XML, JavaScript, TypeScript
- Backend: Laravel, Django, Express.js, Node.js, Sails.js and more
- Frontend: HTML5, CSS3, React.js, Vue.js, Tailwind.css, Angular and more
- Databases: MySQL, MongoDB, Redis
- Tools: cURL, Git, Docker, jq, Kubernetes, Nginx, AWS CLI and more
Read cheatsheets online
The easiest way to use awesome-cheatsheets is in the browser. The project publishes a website directory at the homepage, where you can browse the sheets without installing anything.
The README lists no prerequisites for this method, so you do not need to install software first.
- Open https://lecoupa.github.io/awesome-cheatsheets/
- Pick a group such as Tools, then a topic such as Git or Docker
- Scan the sheet for the command or concept you need
Clone the repository to read files locally
If you prefer working offline or want to browse the raw files, clone the repository with git. Each cheatsheet is a single file in the repository, so you can open it in any text editor or viewer.
The command below is the one given in the README.
- Each entry in the README links to a file such as tools/git.sh, tools/docker.sh or tools/curl.sh
- Files use their own extensions, such as .sh, .md, .txt or .js
git clone https://github.com/LeCoupa/awesome-cheatsheetsFind the right sheet for your task
Use the table of contents in the README to locate a topic. Sheets are short by design, so a single file gives you an overview rather than a full lesson. Use it as a refresher before a task, or to check a common command you have forgotten.
If you need detail on a specific version of a tool, check the official documentation. The README does not say how often sheets are updated, and content may drift from official docs.
- Good fit: quick refresher on a language you use occasionally
- Good fit: common Git, Docker or cURL commands
- Poor fit: step-by-step lessons with exercises
- Poor fit: authoritative details for a specific version
Contribute a cheatsheet
The README invites contributions. To add or improve a sheet for a language, framework or tool, submit your changes via pull request. The author says they review changes before merging.
Contributors are listed on the project page, and the sheets were originally collected from the author's earlier Gist notes.
- Fork or prepare your changes in the repository
- Submit a pull request with your cheatsheet or edits
What people use it for
- Refreshing Git commands before a branch or rebase task
- Looking up common Docker commands when you use Docker only occasionally
- Checking cURL syntax for a quick API request
- Getting a short overview of a framework such as Express.js or Django while learning
- Reviewing the basics of a language such as Go or TypeScript before a project
Frequently asked questions
Is awesome-cheatsheets free to use?
The project is licensed under the MIT licence, as shown in the README. The repository is open source, and you can clone it with the git command given in the README.
Do I need to install anything to use awesome-cheatsheets?
No installation is needed to read cheatsheets online. The README lists no prerequisites. You only need git if you want to clone the repository to your machine.
How do I download awesome-cheatsheets?
Run git clone https://github.com/LeCoupa/awesome-cheatsheets in your terminal. This copies the repository, including each cheatsheet file, to your computer.
Are the cheatsheets up to date?
The README does not say how often sheets are updated. Content may drift from official documentation, so check the official docs for version-specific details.
Is awesome-cheatsheets good for beginners?
It is better for people who already know the basics. The sheets are reference material rather than guided lessons with exercises, so beginners may want a tutorial alongside them.
What are the alternatives to awesome-cheatsheets?
The README does not name comparable projects. For full detail, the official documentation for each language or tool is the authoritative source.
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Our verdict
awesome-cheatsheets suits developers who want a fast refresher on a language or tool they use only occasionally, and students who need a quick reference while learning a framework. It is less suitable for beginners who need guided lessons, or for anyone who needs deep explanations or up-to-date details for a specific version, where the official documentation is the better choice.
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