What is a Snippet?
What is a Snippet?
Section titled “What is a Snippet?”A snippet is a reusable piece of text you want to save and recall quickly — usually code, but also commands, templates, or notes.
In CodeShelf, snippets are treated like small, searchable building blocks you can reuse across projects.
Common snippet types
Section titled “Common snippet types”- Shell commands (e.g., Docker, Git, or SSH)
- Code templates (e.g., a React component starter)
- API requests or curl examples
- Deployment steps and checklists
- Reusable config blocks
Why snippets matter
Section titled “Why snippets matter”Snippets save time, reduce mistakes, and help keep your workflows consistent.
CodeShelf is designed to:
- keep snippets organized
- make them instantly searchable
- support multi‑step workflows
If you do it more than twice, it’s a great candidate for a snippet.