When it comes to development, there are always simple things that we as developers forget. Ever get into a situation where you know how to do something in one language, but can’t quite figure out the correct syntax in another? I’ve put together a list of iOS “cheat sheet” apps that is sure to help with web development. If you are a developer than you must download these apps. You never know when you are going to need them!
HTML 5 Pro Quick Guide
It’s the new thing and you better keep up with the standards or you’ll be left in the dust. More than just a cheat sheet or reference, the HTML5 Pro Quick Guide provides beginners with a simple introduction to the basics, and experts will find the advanced details they need. Loads of extras are included: HTML5 elements, HTML5 attributes, HTML5 events, syntax, document structure, DOCTYPE declarations, colors, font styles, HTML5 version information, and browser compatibility tables for the most popular browsers.
JavaScript Cheat Sheet
Even seasoned web developers need a quick refresher course in JavaScript methods, properties and syntax from time to time. The JavaScript Cheat Sheet for iPhone and iPod Touch is designed to address that need. Use it as a quick reference for topics you’ve already learned but need a few reminders on, or if you’re still a beginner to JavaScript, use it to better understand what JavaScript is capable of.
HTML Cheat Sheet
This is a native app, not just a link out to internet references. It’s searchable and has an easy to use interface that helps you quickly find what you’re looking for. The categories are useful and well defined. The cheatsheet includes examples and quick reference lists for Tags, Attributes, Events, Colors, Character Sets, ASCII, ISO 8859-1 Symbols, ISO 8859-1 Characters, Math Symbols, Greek Letters, URL Encoding, Language Codes, HTTP Status Messages, and more.
Google Cheat Sheet
The Google Cheat Sheet for iPhone and iPod Touch is a quick reference to many of Google’s most popular tools and search techniques. It also covers the powerful, but lesser known tools Google provides to successfully search the web.
CSS Cheat Sheet
Unlike apps that cobble together random references from the web, this cheatsheet is written and reviewed by professional web developers that use CSS on a daily basis. We keep up with changing specifications and provide free updates in the same simple, easy to use format.
php Cheat Sheet
This is a native app, not just a link out to internet references. It’s searchable and has an easy to use interface that helps you quickly find what you’re looking for. The categories are useful and well defined. The cheatsheet includes functions and descriptions for Date & Time, File Handling, Errors, File System, Filter, FTP, HTTP, Libxml, Mail, Math, MySQL, SimpleXML, String, XML Zip, and many more.
RegEx Cheat Sheet
The cheatsheet includes:
* Matching: Normal Classes […] and [^…]
* Matching: Any Character dot (.)
* Class Shorthands (\w, \d, \s, \W, \D, \S)
* POSIX Character Classes (about POSIX, [:alnum:], [:alpha:], [:blank:], etc.)
* Unicode Properties
* Unicode Combining Sequences (\X, and the standard properties list – properties and meanings)
* Anchors and Zero-width Assertions (start and end of line/string, start of match, would boundary, look ahead and look behind)
* Comments and mode modifiers
* Grouping and Conditionals
* and many more
Python Cheat Sheet
This is a native app, not just a link out to internet references. It’s searchable and has an easy to use interface that helps you quickly find what you’re looking for. The categories are useful and well defined.
Unlike apps that cobble together random references from the web, this cheat sheet is written and reviewed by professional web developers that use Python on a daily basis. We keep up with changing specifications and provide free updates in the same simple, easy to use format.
Johnathan Ward is an experienced developer and consultant that writes tutorials to help other developers. In his day job, he is an IBM Watson Consultant with several years of experience deploying and customizing Watson Explorer solutions.