Pros of awesome-cli-apps

• Comprehensive collection of CLI applications across various categories
• Well-organized with clear categorization and descriptions
• Regularly updated with new additions and community contributions

Cons of awesome-cli-apps

• Lacks personal insights or experiences with the listed applications
• No detailed explanations or tutorials on how to use the apps
• May be overwhelming for beginners due to the large number of options

Code comparison

Not applicable, as both repositories are primarily curated lists without significant code samples.

Key differences

til:

• Personal collection of daily learnings
• Focused on various programming topics and technologies
• Provides brief explanations and code snippets for each learning

awesome-cli-apps:

• Curated list of command-line applications
• Covers a wide range of categories (productivity, development, system, etc.)
• Includes links to the applications' repositories or websites

Use cases

til:

• Quick reference for programming concepts and techniques
• Inspiration for continuous learning and knowledge sharing
• Useful for developers looking to expand their skills incrementally

awesome-cli-apps:

• Resource for discovering new command-line tools
• Helpful for developers and power users seeking to enhance their workflow
• Reference for comparing different CLI applications within specific categories

Pros of Best-websites-a-programmer-should-visit

• Comprehensive collection of resources covering various programming topics
• Well-organized into categories, making it easy to find specific information
• Regularly updated with new and relevant websites

Cons of Best-websites-a-programmer-should-visit

• Less focused on specific programming tips and tricks
• May be overwhelming for beginners due to the large number of resources
• Requires external browsing to access the actual content

Code Comparison

While both repositories primarily focus on curating information rather than providing code examples, they differ in their approach to organizing content:

Best-websites-a-programmer-should-visit:

## Index
- [When you get stuck](#when-you-get-stuck)
- [News](#news)
- [Coding practice for beginners](#coding-practice-for-beginners)

til:

# TIL

> Today I Learned

A collection of concise write-ups on small things I learn day to day across a
variety of languages and technologies.

The Best-websites-a-programmer-should-visit repository uses a table of contents with categories, while til organizes content as individual markdown files for each topic learned.

Both repositories serve as valuable resources for programmers, with Best-websites-a-programmer-should-visit offering a broader range of external resources and til providing more focused, bite-sized pieces of information directly within the repository.

Pros of the-art-of-command-line

• Comprehensive guide focused specifically on command-line mastery
• Well-organized structure with clear sections for different skill levels
• Includes advanced topics like system debugging and one-liners

Cons of the-art-of-command-line

• Less frequently updated compared to til
• Narrower scope, focusing only on command-line topics
• May be overwhelming for beginners due to its depth

Code Comparison

til:

# Python

- [Convert String to Datetime](python/convert-string-to-datetime.md)
- [Create a Directory If It Does Not Exist](python/create-directory-if-not-exists.md)
- [Encode Query Parameters](python/encode-query-parameters.md)

the-art-of-command-line:

# Print all commands executed in a bash script
bash -x ./my_script.sh

# Find files that have been modified in the last day
find . -mtime -1 -type f -print

The til repository offers a broader range of topics with concise, focused entries, while the-art-of-command-line provides in-depth command-line expertise. til is more frequently updated and easier for beginners to digest, whereas the-art-of-command-line offers a comprehensive resource for mastering command-line skills.

Pros of the-book-of-secret-knowledge

• Comprehensive collection of various tools, techniques, and resources
• Well-organized with clear categories and subcategories
• Includes a wide range of topics beyond just programming

Cons of the-book-of-secret-knowledge

• Less frequent updates compared to til
• May be overwhelming for beginners due to the vast amount of information
• Lacks personal insights or explanations for each entry

Code Comparison

While both repositories primarily focus on knowledge sharing rather than code, til occasionally includes code snippets. For example:

til:

[1, 2, 3].sum # => 6
[1, 2, 3].sum { |n| n * 2 } # => 12

the-book-of-secret-knowledge doesn't typically include code snippets, instead focusing on tool recommendations and command-line examples:

nmap -p- -sV -sS -T4 target

Both repositories serve as valuable resources for developers and IT professionals, but with different approaches. til offers bite-sized, daily learning experiences, while the-book-of-secret-knowledge provides a comprehensive collection of tools and knowledge across various domains.

Pros of cheatsheets

• More comprehensive and organized content, covering a wider range of topics
• Better visual presentation with formatted tables and syntax highlighting
• Regularly updated with contributions from multiple users

Cons of cheatsheets

• May be overwhelming for beginners due to the sheer amount of information
• Less focused on personal learning experiences compared to TIL format
• Requires more time to navigate and find specific information

Code comparison

til:

# Git

- [Undo a Git Merge](git/undo-a-git-merge.md)
- [View a File from Another Branch](git/view-a-file-from-another-branch.md)
- [Stage Hunks of Changes](git/stage-hunks-of-changes.md)

cheatsheets:

## Git

### Branches

| Command                   | Description                                              |
| ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- |
| `git branch`              | List all local branches                                  |
| `git branch -r`           | List all remote branches                                 |
| `git branch [branch-name]`| Create a new branch                                      |

The code comparison shows that til uses a simple list format for organizing content, while cheatsheets employs formatted tables for better readability and organization of commands and descriptions.

Pros of tldr

• Larger community-driven project with more contributors and wider coverage of commands
• Structured format for consistent presentation of command examples
• Available in multiple languages, improving accessibility for non-English speakers

Cons of tldr

• Focused solely on command-line tools, limiting the scope of topics covered
• Less personal and potentially less in-depth explanations compared to individual TIL entries
• Stricter contribution guidelines may discourage casual contributors

Code Comparison

tldr example (simplified):

# ls

List directory contents.

- List files one per line:
  ls -1

- List all files, including hidden files:
  ls -a

- Long format list (permissions, ownership, size, and modification date) of all files:
  ls -la

TIL example:

# Use ls to list only directories

To list only directories in the current folder:

ls -d */

This uses the `-d` flag to list directories themselves, not their contents, 
and the `*/` pattern to match only directories.

Summary

While tldr focuses on providing concise command-line examples with a structured format and broad language support, TIL offers a more diverse range of topics with personal insights. tldr benefits from a larger community but may lack the depth found in individual TIL entries. The choice between them depends on whether you prefer standardized command references or a variety of programming and technology tips.