resource-curator

Skill: Resource Curator for Concept Pages

Use this skill to find, evaluate, add, and maintain high-quality external resources (articles, videos, courses) for concept documentation pages. This includes auditing existing resources for broken links and outdated content.

When to Use

• Adding resources to a new concept page
• Refreshing resources on existing pages
• Auditing for broken or outdated links
• Reviewing community-contributed resources
• Periodic link maintenance

Resource Curation Methodology

Follow these five phases for comprehensive resource curation.

Phase 1: Audit Existing Resources

Before adding new resources, audit what's already there:

1. Check link accessibility — Does each link return 200?
2. Verify content accuracy — Is the content still correct?
3. Check publication dates — Is it too old for the topic?
4. Identify outdated content — Does it use old syntax/patterns?
5. Review descriptions — Are they specific or generic?

Phase 2: Identify Resource Gaps

Compare current resources against targets:

Ask:

• Are there enough resources for beginners AND advanced learners?
• Is there visual content (diagrams, animations)?
• Are official references (MDN) included?
• Is there diversity in teaching styles?

Phase 3: Find New Resources

Search trusted sources using targeted queries:

For Articles:

[concept] javascript tutorial site:javascript.info
[concept] javascript explained site:freecodecamp.org
[concept] javascript site:dev.to
[concept] javascript deep dive site:2ality.com
[concept] javascript guide site:css-tricks.com

For Videos:

YouTube: [concept] javascript explained
YouTube: [concept] javascript tutorial
YouTube: jsconf [concept]
YouTube: [concept] javascript fireship
YouTube: [concept] javascript web dev simplified

For MDN:

[concept] site:developer.mozilla.org
[API name] MDN

Phase 4: Write Descriptions

Every resource needs a specific, valuable description:

Formula:

Sentence 1: What makes this resource unique OR what it specifically covers
Sentence 2: Why reader should click (what they'll gain, who it's best for)

Phase 5: Format and Organize

• Use correct Card syntax with proper icons
• Order resources logically (foundational first, advanced later)
• Ensure consistent formatting

Trusted Sources

Reference Sources (Priority Order)

Article Sources (Priority Order)

Video Creators (Priority Order)

Course Sources

Quality Criteria

Must Have (Required)

• Link works — Returns 200 (not 404, 301, 5xx)
• JavaScript-focused — Not primarily about C#, Python, Java, etc.
• Technically accurate — No factual errors or anti-patterns
• Accessible — Free or has meaningful free preview

Should Have (Preferred)

• Recent enough — See publication date guidelines below
• Reputable source — From trusted sources list or well-known creator
• Unique perspective — Not duplicate of existing resources
• Appropriate depth — Matches concept complexity
• Good engagement — Positive comments, high views (for videos)

Red Flags (Reject)

Publication Date Guidelines

Rule of thumb: For time-sensitive topics, prefer content from the last 3-5 years. For fundamentals, older classic content is often excellent.

Description Writing Guide

The Formula

Sentence 1: What makes this resource unique OR what it specifically covers
Sentence 2: Why reader should click (what they'll gain, who it's best for)

Good Examples

<Card title="JavaScript Visualized: Promises & Async/Await — Lydia Hallie" icon="newspaper" href="https://dev.to/lydiahallie/javascript-visualized-promises-async-await-5gke">
  Animated GIFs showing the call stack, microtask queue, and event loop in action. 
  The visuals make Promise execution order finally click for visual learners.
</Card>

<Card title="What the heck is the event loop anyway? — Philip Roberts" icon="video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aGhZQkoFbQ">
  The legendary JSConf talk that made the event loop click for millions of developers. 
  Philip Roberts' live visualizations are the gold standard — a must-watch.
</Card>

<Card title="You Don't Know JS: Scope & Closures — Kyle Simpson" icon="book" href="https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS/blob/2nd-ed/scope-closures/README.md">
  Kyle Simpson's deep dive into JavaScript's scope mechanics and closure behavior. 
  Goes beyond the basics into edge cases and mental models for truly understanding scope.
</Card>

<Card title="JavaScript Promises in 10 Minutes — Web Dev Simplified" icon="video" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHvZLI7Db8E">
  Quick, clear explanation covering Promise creation, chaining, and error handling. 
  Perfect starting point if you're new to async JavaScript.
</Card>

<Card title="How to Escape Async/Await Hell — Aditya Agarwal" icon="newspaper" href="https://medium.com/free-code-camp/avoiding-the-async-await-hell-c77a0fb71c4c">
  The pizza-and-drinks ordering analogy makes parallel vs sequential execution crystal clear. 
  Essential reading once you know async/await basics but want to write faster code.
</Card>

Bad Examples (Avoid)

<!-- TOO GENERIC -->
<Card title="Promises Tutorial" icon="newspaper" href="...">
  A comprehensive guide to Promises in JavaScript.
</Card>

<!-- NO VALUE PROPOSITION -->
<Card title="Learn Closures" icon="video" href="...">
  This video explains closures in JavaScript.
</Card>

<!-- VAGUE, NO SPECIFICS -->
<Card title="JavaScript Guide" icon="newspaper" href="...">
  Everything you need to know about JavaScript.
</Card>

<!-- JUST RESTATING THE TITLE -->
<Card title="Understanding the Event Loop" icon="video" href="...">
  A video about understanding the event loop.
</Card>

Words and Phrases to Avoid

Words and Phrases That Work

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