Awesome
by sindresorhus
Awesome Lists: Curated Knowledge Hub for Developers
A meticulously curated collection of awesome lists covering programming languages, frameworks, tools, and resources across the entire tech ecosystem.
- 430,851+ GitHub stars
- Hundreds of curated lists covering programming languages, frameworks, platforms, and development topics
- Creative Commons Zero v1.0 Universal license
About This Project
Awesome is the definitive meta-repository that aggregates hundreds of carefully curated lists covering virtually every technology, tool, and topic in software development. Each list is community-maintained and focuses on quality over quantity, ensuring developers find the best resources, libraries, and learning materials without wading through noise.
This project serves as a central discovery platform where developers can quickly locate high-quality resources for any technology stack. Whether you're exploring a new programming language, seeking the best tools for DevOps, or looking for learning resources on machine learning, Awesome provides a structured, peer-reviewed gateway to the most valuable content available.
What distinguishes this collection is its rigorous curation standards and active community involvement. Contributors follow strict guidelines to ensure only exceptional resources make the cut, creating a trusted knowledge base that saves developers countless hours of research. The lists span from beginner tutorials to advanced architectural patterns, making it invaluable at every skill level.
With over 400,000 stars and contributions from thousands of developers worldwide, Awesome has become an essential bookmark for the global development community, serving as both a learning resource and a professional reference tool that evolves with the rapidly changing technology landscape.
Key Features
- Hundreds of curated lists covering programming languages, frameworks, platforms, and development topics
- Strict quality guidelines ensuring only exceptional resources are included
- Community-driven maintenance with contributions from thousands of developers worldwide
- Organized categorization making it easy to navigate and discover relevant resources quickly
- Regularly updated content reflecting the latest tools, libraries, and best practices in tech
How You Can Use It
Discovering best libraries and tools when starting a new project in an unfamiliar technology stack
Finding curated learning resources and tutorials for mastering new programming languages or frameworks
Researching industry-standard tools and best practices for specific development domains like security or testing
Building a comprehensive knowledge base for team onboarding and technical documentation
Who Is This For?
Developers of all skill levels, tech leads, engineering managers, students, and anyone seeking high-quality, community-vetted resources across the software development ecosystem