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How to use jaywcjlove/reference: cheat sheet guide

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jaywcjlove/reference is a collection of quick-reference cheat sheets for common technologies, tools and development workflows, written in Chinese. It is meant for developers and students who need to look up a key fact or command quickly. This guide shows you where to find it, how to get a local copy, and how to use it well.

Quick Referencejaywcjlove/reference · ★ 15.2k · MIT

Quick start

  1. 1Open the homepage. Go to the project homepage in your browser to use the cheat sheets without installing anything.
  2. 2Pick a topic. Choose the technology or workflow you need to look up.
  3. 3Scan the key points. Read the summary and copy the syntax or command you need.
  4. 4Clone if you want local files. Run git clone https://github.com/jaywcjlove/reference in the folder where you want the copy.
  5. 5Suggest a fix if needed. If something looks wrong, follow the contributing guide to submit a pull request.

What jaywcjlove/reference is

The project is a set of cheat sheets, which are short summaries of key points rather than full tutorials. Its README describes it as a Chinese-language technology stack reference, extended from an English reference project and given additional content.

It is published as a website at the homepage listed for the project, so most people can start there without installing anything.

  • Quick lookups for syntax or commands you use only occasionally
  • Material written in Chinese
  • Overviews of common tools and development workflows

Open the website version

The simplest way to use the reference is to open the published site in a browser. No installation is required for this route, and the README does not list any prerequisites for it.

Use the homepage link from the project page to reach the cheat sheets.

  • Open the homepage in any modern browser
  • Browse or search the cheat sheets for the topic you need

Get a local copy with git

If you want the files on your own machine, the README gives a clone command. Run it in the folder where you want the project to live. Cloning requires git to be installed, which the README does not state, so check that it is available first.

The repository is licensed under MIT, so the README's licence information applies to the copy you make.

  • Clone the repository from GitHub with the command below
  • Open the cloned folder to browse the files
git clone https://github.com/jaywcjlove/reference

Find the cheat sheet you need

The cheat sheets cover a range of technologies, tools and workflows. Pick the topic you are working on, scan the key points, and copy the syntax you need.

Because the content is a summary, use it to refresh memory or check a command, not to learn a subject from scratch.

  • Start from the topic you are working on
  • Use cheat sheets as a memory aid, not a full course
  • Check the project's CONTRIBUTING file if you spot an error and want to suggest a fix

Contribute corrections or content

The README invites contributions. If you find something wrong, you can submit a pull request with a fix, following the project's contributing guide. The author also says they will try to add shared checklists.

Sponsorship links and macOS app listings also appear in the README; they are separate from the reference content.

  • Read CONTRIBUTING.md before opening a pull request
  • Propose fixes for content that is inaccurate

What people use it for

  • Looking up a syntax detail for a tool you use only now and then
  • Reading common tool and workflow summaries in Chinese
  • Giving students a quick overview of common development tools

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to install anything to use jaywcjlove/reference?

No. The project is published as a website, and the README lists no prerequisites. You can open the homepage in a browser and browse the cheat sheets directly.

Is jaywcjlove/reference free to use?

The repository is licensed under MIT, as stated in the project information. Check the LICENSE file in the repository for the full terms.

Is the content available in English?

The README says it is a Chinese-language extension of an English reference project, so the main content is in Chinese.

How do I download the project to my computer?

Run git clone https://github.com/jaywcjlove/reference in your terminal. You will need git installed first.

Can I use this instead of a full tutorial?

Not really. The cheat sheets only summarize key points. For in-depth learning, you will need other tutorials or documentation for the specific tool.

What should I do if I find an error in a cheat sheet?

The README asks contributors to submit a pull request with a fix. Read CONTRIBUTING.md in the repository before you start.

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Our verdict

jaywcjlove/reference suits developers and students who want quick, Chinese-language lookups of common syntax and workflows, and it needs no installation to use. If you need in-depth tutorials or a software tool to install, pick a different resource.

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