I Built DevSheets.io - A Modern Cheat Sheet Site for Developers (And Why We Still Need Them)
Brad Traversy

Brad Traversy @bradtraversy

About: I am a full stack web developer and online educator. I have been coding for 20 years and teaching for around 10. I love technology and problem solving. I work mostly with JS (React, Next.js, Node).

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Boston, Massachusetts
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I Built DevSheets.io - A Modern Cheat Sheet Site for Developers (And Why We Still Need Them)

Publish Date: Oct 13
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We've all been there. You're deep in a coding session, need to remember that one Git command, or the syntax for a CSS flexbox property. You Google it, click the first result, and... ads everywhere. Outdated information. Slow loading. Ten paragraphs before getting to the actual answer.

That's why I built DevSheets.io - a modern, fast, and clean cheat sheet platform designed the way developers actually work.

The Problem with Existing Cheat Sheets

Don't get me wrong - there are some great resources out there. But many suffer from:

  • Information overload without structure - Everything on one massive scrollable page
  • Outdated content - Still showing jQuery examples in 2025
  • Terrible UX - Intrusive ads, slow loading, poor mobile experience
  • No search - Finding specific commands means Ctrl+F through walls of text

I wanted something that felt native to how we actually code - quick, focused, and just works. I have been creating educational content on web dev and other tech topics for years and I have taken the stuff that people often struggle with, and put it into short, concise sheets that are easy to understand.

It does not cost a dime and there are not even any advertisements. It is completely free to view all 50+ sheets.

What Makes DevSheets Different

1. Clean, Focused Design

Each cheat sheet is organized logically with a clear table of contents. No distractions, no ads. Just the information you need.

2. Modern Tech Coverage

We focus on technologies developers actually use in 2025:

  • React Router v7 (with the new Library and Framework modes)
  • TanStack Query for server state management
  • Docker commands and orchestration
  • Modern JavaScript patterns (async/await, modules, etc.)

3. Estimated Read Time & Difficulty

Every sheet shows how long it'll take to reference and the complexity level. Planning to learn TypeScript? You'll know it's a 10-minute intermediate-level reference before you dive in.

4. Built for Speed

The entire site is optimized for performance. No bloat, instant navigation, works great on mobile when you're pair programming and need a quick reference.

The Stack

For the tech-curious, here's what powers DevSheets:

  • Frontend: React 19, Next.js 15, TypeScript
  • Backend & DB - Next.js, Prisma, PostgreSQL (Neon)
  • Styling: Clean, responsive CSS with Tailwind CSS
  • DevOps - Vercel, Github Actions
  • Content: Structured data that's easy to update and maintain
  • Icons: Custom SVG icons for each technology as well as Heroicons

I'm also considering:

  • Dark mode toggle (because of course)
  • Downloadable PDFs for offline reference
  • Community contributions for niche technologies
  • Interactive examples for certain concepts

Why I'm Sharing This

I built DevSheets because I needed it myself. The best tools often come from scratching your own itch.

But here's the thing - I want your feedback. What cheat sheets are you missing? What could be better organized? What technologies should I add next?

Check it out at devsheets.io and let me know what you think in the comments.

For Fellow Builders

If you're thinking about creating a developer tool or resource:

  1. Start with your own pain point - If you need it, others probably do too
  2. Keep it simple - Don't over-engineer v1
  3. Make it fast - Developers have zero patience for slow sites
  4. Get feedback early - Build in public, share often

The web is full of resources, but there's always room for something done better, faster, or with more care for the user experience.


What cheat sheets do you find yourself referencing most often? Drop a comment below!

🔗 Visit DevSheets.io

Comments 12 total

  • Suvojit Modak
    Suvojit ModakOct 14, 2025

    Really Good 💯/💯

  • Wayne Rockett
    Wayne RockettOct 14, 2025

    Read the title, didn't read the article, and clicked the link.

    It wasn't what I was expecting; I had expected some A4-sized sheet(s) with keyboard shortcuts.

    Instead, there are loads of things. Had a really good browse around and found it great, both as a tool for myself, maybe to browse whilst having a coffee and myabe pick up some new things, but also as something I can link to when a developer asks me to explain something but I don't have the time.

    Really good stuff! 👍🏼

  • Jayprakash Rathod
    Jayprakash RathodOct 14, 2025

    Liked it

  • Evaldo Bento
    Evaldo BentoOct 14, 2025

    What a nice one! A light mode would be cool too :-)

  • leob
    leobOct 14, 2025

    Bookmarked it, great stuff, thanks for building and sharing this!

  • Dan Jones
    Dan JonesOct 14, 2025

    ads everywhere

    Huh? Doesn't every developer use an ad blocker? I understand why regular folks might not know about them, but seriously, if you're not using an ad blocker, why in the world not?

  • Neeraj Jadhav
    Neeraj JadhavOct 14, 2025

    One small suggestion. Please make the table of contents left sidebar of every cheat sheet independently scrollable. When I was browsing through the react cheat sheet, it only scrolled till Forms & Controlled Components > post which I had to drag the scrollbar all the way down to the end of the page to make the table of contents scroll further.

    I am using Safari on Mac 14" screen.

  • Akshat Ramanathan
    Akshat RamanathanOct 14, 2025

    Good stuck. Much required for RRv7. Thanks

  • ArmadilloMike
    ArmadilloMikeOct 15, 2025

    This is an amazing resource as I am in the process of getting back into flask and this has a flask section which is amazing

  • Bruno Borges
    Bruno BorgesOct 15, 2025

    I was going to say "No Java" and already expecting to see "send a PR!" but the repository is not available anywhere.

  • Navidreza Abbaszadeh
    Navidreza AbbaszadehOct 15, 2025

    I'd smooth & fast experience on your website. Loved the idea, keep improving.

  • alptekin I.
    alptekin I.Oct 15, 2025

    Bookmarked it. Checked several items on react. I think it is nice and informative. Thanks for sharing.
    Maybe you may want to add something about bundlers, tooling, especially vite.

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