Quick Reference Library

Open any handbook and get straight to the parts you actually need.

This repo is a compact shelf of HTML handbooks for engineering, AI tooling, coding standards, and platform concepts. Each one is meant to be skimmed fast when you need the right pattern, command, or mental model.

97handbooks
HTML entry-per-topic format
Open source contributions welcome

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Frontend

CSS Flexbox Handbook

Flexbox layout model, alignment, spacing, responsive design patterns, and practical CSS Grid alternatives.

Frontend

Tailwind CSS Handbook

Utility-first CSS framework, configuration, plugin system, responsive design, and production optimization patterns.

Databases

PostgreSQL Beginner to Intermediate

Foundations, CRUD, joins, views, CTEs, window functions, indexes, and query-plan basics for application engineers.

Databases

PostgreSQL Intermediate to Advanced

LATERAL, recursive CTEs, advanced grouping, procedures, PL/pgSQL functions, and JSONB patterns for deeper PostgreSQL work.

Databases

SQL Server Beginner to Intermediate

Schemas, constraints, CRUD, joins, views, temp structures, flow control, and TRY/CATCH-oriented T-SQL fundamentals.

Databases

SQL Server Intermediate to Advanced

APPLY operators, ranking, recursive CTEs, PIVOT/UNPIVOT, stored procedures, iTVFs, and safe dynamic SQL in T-SQL.

Backend

.NET Coding Standards

Clean coding conventions, project structure, patterns, and maintainability guidance for .NET teams.

Backend

.NET Core Handbook

Core runtime, web APIs, dependency injection, middleware, and practical implementation guidance for modern .NET Core services.

Backend

Java Springboot Handbook

Comprehensive guide to building scalable applications with Java and Spring Boot.

MLOps

Kubeflow Handbook

ML pipelines, reusable components, hyperparameter tuning, training operators, and model deployment patterns on Kubernetes with Kubeflow.

Machine Learning

Transformers Handbook

Attention mechanisms, encoder-decoder architectures, BERT-style encoders, modern transformer variants, and when to choose dense or Mixture-of-Experts models.

Machine Learning

ML Essentials Handbook

Core machine learning concepts, model selection, validation strategies, and practical workflows for applied ML.

Machine Learning

ML Fundamentals Handbook

Machine learning basics, model types, metrics, workflows, and decision-making foundations.

Machine Learning

Deep Learning Handbook

Neural network architectures, backpropagation, regularization, optimization, and deep learning best practices.

Machine Learning

Neural Networks Handbook

Neural network fundamentals, layer types, activation functions, loss functions, and practical network design patterns.

MLOps

MLflow: Enterprise Lifecycle Handbook

Experiment tracking, model registry, aliases, deployment, LLMOps, and production anti-patterns with MLflow 2.x.

MLOps

MLOps & Model Deployment Handbook

DVC versioning, experiment tracking, FastAPI serving, Docker, monitoring, and production ML patterns.

MLOps

W&B Enterprise Handbook

Experiment tracking, sweeps, artifacts, dashboard workflows, and collaboration patterns for serious ML teams.

DevOps

DevOps Architecture for 20 Microservices

Decision framework for CI/CD, GitOps, Helm, Kubernetes, registry strategy, observability, and security across a multi-service platform.

DevOps

DevOps Architecture for Modular Monoliths

CI/CD, deployment strategies, observability, and operational patterns for modular monolithic architectures.

DevOps

DevOps Playbook Handbook

High-signal CI/CD, Kubernetes, IaC, security, observability, and platform operations guide with a direct link to the full playbook.

DevOps

Platform Engineering Concepts Handbook

Core platform, DevEx, CI/CD, SecOps, FinOps, and service ownership concepts explained from beginner through intermediate depth.

DevOps

Docker & Containerization Enterprise Handbook

Daily Docker commands, production Dockerfiles, container debugging, Podman tradeoffs, and orchestration guidance.

DevOps

Git Team Collaboration

Branching, pull request habits, merge safety, and team workflows for real repositories.

DevOps

GitHub Actions Handbook

Workflow syntax, CI/CD pipeline patterns, reusable workflows, environments, and secure automation practices with GitHub Actions.

DevOps

Kubernetes Handbook

Core Kubernetes objects, deployments, services, config management, and operational patterns for containerized workloads.

DevOps

Docker & Kubernetes Command Reference Handbook

Production-grade Docker and Kubernetes command reference for SRE and DevOps teams — lifecycle, debugging, cluster ops, rollouts, and housekeeping.

DevOps

Terraform Handbook

Reference guide for Terraform fundamentals, HCL, modules, state, workflows, and production-grade infrastructure patterns.

Cloud

AWS Cloud Engineer Handbook

Compute, storage, networking, cost optimization, and security patterns for AWS with Terraform and Boto3.

Cloud

Multi-Cloud Architecture & Scaling Standards Handbook

Reference patterns for topology, elasticity, security boundaries, and multi-region resilience across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Cloud

Multi-Cloud Cost Governance Standards Handbook

Guardrails for ownership, tagging, elasticity, commitment planning, and spend reviews across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Cloud

Multi-Cloud Disaster Recovery Runbook Handbook

Operational standards for RTO, RPO, failover, restoration, validation, and recovery drills across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Cloud

Multi-Cloud Landing Zones & Governance Handbook

Account structure, identity hierarchy, network foundations, security guardrails, and governance operating model across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Cloud

Azure Cloud Engineer Handbook

Compute, cost, IaC, networking, and operational guidance for modern Azure delivery teams.

Cloud

GCP Cloud Engineer Handbook

Compute, BigQuery, networking, IAM hierarchy, cost management, and security patterns for Google Cloud.

Networking

Cloud Networking Handbook

VPC design, routing, private connectivity, load balancing, DNS, segmentation, and troubleshooting patterns across cloud networks.

AI Frameworks

AutoGen Handbook

Reference notes for multi-agent design, orchestration, and production usage patterns.

AI Frameworks

LangChain Handbook

Chains, prompts, tools, retrieval, and application patterns across LangChain workflows.

AI Frameworks

LangGraph Handbook

State graphs, memory, agents, execution flow, and production orchestration with LangGraph.

AI Frameworks

SmolAgents Handbook

Lightweight agent patterns, execution flow, and implementation guidance with SmolAgents.

AI Frameworks

Agent Development Kit Handbook

Build agents, orchestrate teams, multi-tool agents, workflow agents, routing, and custom agent patterns with Google ADK.

Gen-AI

Advanced Prompt Engineering Handbook

Message design, few-shot patterns, reasoning strategies, RAG prompts, and structured JSON output guidance.

Tooling

Claude Code Handbook

Modes, models, hooks, agents, MCP integrations, and workflow guidance in one place.

Tooling

Dev Containers Handbook

Environments as code, Containers, Cloud ready, builds, and isolation guidance in one place.

Fine-Tuning

Fine-Tuning Handbook

Data prep, training strategy, evaluation, and operational considerations for tuning models.

Fine-Tuning

Hugging Face Fine-Tuning & LLM Handbook

QLoRA, SFTTrainer, PEFT, DPO, adapter workflows, and deployment patterns for modern open-weight LLM training.

Tooling

llama.cpp Handbook

Local LLM inference, quantization formats, model loading, sampling parameters, and performance tuning for CPU and GPU with llama.cpp.

Gen-AI

LLM Concepts Handbook

Core model ideas, prompting fundamentals, architecture terminology, and reference concepts.

Tooling

LLM API Standards and Tooling Handbook

OpenAI vs Anthropic payloads, tool-calling formats, agnostic wrappers, and integration anti-patterns.

Fine-Tuning

Unsloth Fine-Tuning Handbook

QLoRA, local GPU setup, Unsloth Studio, GGUF export, and practical fine-tuning guidance for 12–16 GB consumer hardware.

Platform

Palantir Foundry Handbook

Developer-facing notes for Foundry concepts, workflows, and delivery patterns.

Gen-AI

MCP and Agentic Tooling Handbook

Production-focused MCP architecture, tools, resources, and deployment patterns for enterprise AI integration.

Tooling

GitHub Copilot Handbook

Practical guidance for workflows, prompts, chat, and enterprise usage patterns with GitHub Copilot.

Security

Security Operations

threat hunting, alert triage, incident handling, and security posture management.

Security

Zero Trust Handbook

Never trust, always verify. Assume breach. Verify explicitly.

Security

Ai Security Handbook

Never trust, always verify. Assume breach. Verify explicitly.

Security

Security Concepts Handbook

how attacks work, the mindset behind them, real-world cases.

Gen-AI

Vector Database Handbook

HNSW & IVF-Flat Pinecone Milvus Qdrant pgvector Advanced RAG Hybrid Search

Security

Software Supply Chain Security Handbook

Dependency trust, provenance, signing, SBOM strategy, and controls for end-to-end software supply chain security.

Observability

OpenTelemetry Handbook

Unified telemetry setup, instrumentation patterns, and practical observability standards using OpenTelemetry.

Observability

Distributed Tracing Handbook

Trace context, span design, sampling strategy, and troubleshooting patterns for distributed systems.

Observability

Chaos Engineering Handbook

Gremlin, LitmusChaos, fault injection design, blast-radius control, GameDay planning, and resilience validation patterns.

AI Governance

AI Guardrails Handbook

Safety policies, prompt-injection defenses, output validation, moderation, and runtime guardrail patterns for AI systems.

AI Governance

AI Harness Engineering Handbook

Evaluation harnesses, golden datasets, automated test loops, and regression checks for LLM applications.

AI Governance

LLM Evaluation and Testing Handbook

Offline evals, benchmark design, human review loops, and production testing strategies for LLM systems.

Architecture

API Gateway Patterns Handbook

Routing, auth, rate limiting, aggregation, and governance patterns for API gateways and edge services.

Architecture

Architecture Handbook

Core architecture principles, system boundaries, tradeoffs, and design building blocks for engineering teams.

Architecture

DSA Handbook

Core data structures, algorithms, complexity analysis, and practical problem-solving patterns for engineers.

Architecture

Enterprise Beginner's Guide

Foundations, terminology, delivery models, and enterprise engineering context for newer builders.

Architecture

Event-Driven Architecture Handbook

Events, consumers, delivery semantics, outbox patterns, and operational tradeoffs in event-driven systems.

Architecture

GraphQL Enterprise Handbook

Schema design, resolver patterns, federation tradeoffs, authorization, and operational guidance for GraphQL at scale.

Architecture

gRPC and Protocol Buffers Handbook

Service contracts, streaming, protobuf evolution, and production integration patterns with gRPC.

Architecture

HLD Handbook

High-level design framing, component boundaries, system context, and tradeoff documentation for scalable systems.

Architecture

LLD Handbook

Low-level design patterns, class and module boundaries, state handling, and implementation detail guidance.

Architecture

Modular Monolith Handbook

Domain boundaries, module contracts, deployment tradeoffs, and evolution patterns for modular monoliths.

Architecture

Software Architecture Patterns for Decision-Makers

Pattern comparison, tradeoffs, and selection criteria for architecture leaders and technical decision-makers.

Architecture

TOGAF Handbook

Enterprise architecture method, artifacts, governance, and capability mapping using TOGAF.

Data Engineering

Data Engineering Core Concepts with Python

Pipelines, ingestion, transformations, data quality, and Python-based workflows for data engineering foundations.

Data Engineering

ELT Handbook

Warehouse-first loading, transformation strategy, tooling choices, and operational tradeoffs for ELT systems.

Data Engineering

ETL Handbook

Extraction, transformation, loading workflows, orchestration, and reliability patterns for ETL pipelines.

Data Engineering

Pandas Handbook

DataFrames, joins, grouping, reshaping, and practical analysis workflows with Pandas.

DevOps

Minikube Local Kubernetes & IaC Handbook

Local cluster setup, inner-loop workflows, manifests, and infrastructure-as-code patterns with Minikube.

Frontend

Angular 20 Handbook

Modern Angular features, components, signals, routing, forms, and application structure.

Frontend

Modern Angular Beginner to Intermediate

Core Angular concepts, standalone APIs, RxJS basics, and practical application patterns for growing teams.

Frontend

React Redux Handbook

Predictable state management, slices, selectors, async flows, and React integration patterns with Redux.

Gen-AI

Context Engineering & Advanced RAG Handbook

Retrieval design, chunking, memory, context windows, and advanced RAG patterns for production AI applications.

Machine Learning

PyTorch Handbook

Tensors, autograd, modules, training loops, and practical deep learning workflows with PyTorch.

Machine Learning

scikit-learn Handbook

Classical ML workflows, preprocessing, pipelines, model selection, and evaluation with scikit-learn.

MLOps

LangSmith Handbook

Tracing, evaluations, prompt iteration, and observability practices for LLM application development.

Networking

Networking Handbook

Core networking concepts, protocols, troubleshooting techniques, and connectivity fundamentals for engineers.

Python

Django Handbook

Project structure, ORM patterns, views, templates, APIs, and production delivery with Django.

Python

Jupyter Handbook

Notebook workflows, kernels, widgets, reproducibility, parameterized execution, and production-safe Jupyter patterns.

Python

Python 101 Handbook

Python basics, syntax, functions, modules, and beginner-friendly programming foundations.

Python

Python 201 Handbook

Intermediate Python patterns, data structures, decorators, typing, and testing practices.

Python

Python 301 Handbook

Advanced Python internals, concurrency, design patterns, and production engineering techniques.

Python

Python FastAPI Handbook

FastAPI routing, validation, dependency injection, async APIs, and service design patterns.

Python

Uvicorn Handbook

ASGI serving, runtime configuration, performance tuning, and operational guidance for Uvicorn.