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Feature Request: Comprehensive Cheatsheet for DataFramesMeta.jl

Open Jigyasu4indp opened this issue 10 months ago • 1 comments

I’d like to suggest the creation of a comprehensive cheatsheet for DataFramesMeta.jl that can serve as a quick reference and learning aid for both new and experienced users.

āœ… What the cheatsheet should include: A complete list of available macros/functions (e.g., @select, @transform, @subset, @combine, etc.)

Multiple complex and diverse examples using the @chain macro

Use cases involving large and complex datasets

Emphasis on performance-aware patterns, especially when compared to alternatives like TidierData.jl

šŸ’” Motivation: In my experience, DataFramesMeta.jl performs very efficiently for data manipulation — potentially faster than TidierData.jl in certain scenarios (although this may vary). Creating an accessible, rich cheatsheet could:

Attract more users to the package by showing real-world usage.

Provide a concise learning tool for Julia users transitioning from other ecosystems (e.g., dplyr in R or pandas in Python)

Reduce the entry barrier for exploring macro-based workflows in Julia.

Thanks for your great work on this package!

Jigyasu4indp avatar Apr 23 '25 04:04 Jigyasu4indp

Is the documentation of the package not sufficient for your needs? I'm not sure I see the value of a single "cheatsheet" when the documentation exists.

pdeffebach avatar Apr 23 '25 14:04 pdeffebach