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Analysis updated 2026-07-17 · repo last pushed 2016-06-26

★ 1TeXAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantLicenseSetup · easy

In one sentence

A community-driven collection of quick, code-first tutorials that teach programming languages through runnable examples with inline comments.

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    Inputs
      Community contributions
      Language translations
    Outputs
      Quick-start guides
      Runnable code examples
    Use Cases
      Learn a new language fast
      Prototype in unfamiliar language
      Contribute a guide
    Tech Stack
      TeX
      Markdown

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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Read a quick-start guide to pick up the basics of a new programming language in one sitting.

USE CASE 2

Reference concrete, runnable syntax examples instead of wading through full documentation.

USE CASE 3

Learn a language fast to prototype an idea for a startup or side project.

USE CASE 4

Contribute a new language guide or translate an existing one for the community.

What is it built with?

TeXMarkdown

How does it compare?

100/learnxinyminutes-docsjens-ox/zusammenfassung-la1rougier/homepage
Stars111
LanguageTeXTeXTeX
Last pushed2016-06-262019-03-032026-03-16
MaintenanceDormantDormantMaintained
Setup difficultyeasyeasymoderate
Complexity1/51/51/5
Audiencedevelopergeneralresearcher

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min
Contributors keep copyright but share content under a Creative Commons license so others can use and build on it.

Copy-paste prompts

Prompt 1
Show me the learnxinyminutes-docs guide for Rust and summarize the key syntax patterns it covers.
Prompt 2
Help me write a new learnxinyminutes-docs style guide for a language I know well, following the project's format.
Prompt 3
Using learnxinyminutes-docs as a reference, quiz me on the core syntax of Go with runnable examples.
Prompt 4
Translate the learnxinyminutes-docs Python guide into another language following the project's contribution guidelines.

Frequently asked questions

What is learnxinyminutes-docs?

A community-driven collection of quick, code-first tutorials that teach programming languages through runnable examples with inline comments.

What language is learnxinyminutes-docs written in?

Mainly TeX. The stack also includes TeX, Markdown.

Is learnxinyminutes-docs actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2016-06-26).

What license does learnxinyminutes-docs use?

Contributors keep copyright but share content under a Creative Commons license so others can use and build on it.

How hard is learnxinyminutes-docs to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is learnxinyminutes-docs for?

Mainly developer.

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