> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.rtfm.guide/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Reactions

> Show appreciation for guides with reactions

## What Are Reactions?

Reactions let you show appreciation for guides without writing a comment. They help authors understand how their content is being received and help other users find the most valuable guides.

## Available Reactions

| Reaction | Name         | When to Use                                          |
| -------- | ------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| 👍       | **Helpful**  | This guide answered my question or solved my problem |
| 💾       | **Saved Me** | This guide saved me significant time (hours or more) |
| ⏰        | **Outdated** | This information is no longer accurate or current    |

## How to React

1. Open any guide
2. Scroll to the reactions section (usually near the top)
3. Click a reaction button to add your reaction
4. Click again to remove your reaction

<Info>
  You must be logged in to react to guides.
</Info>

## Reaction Rules

* **One per user**: You can only add one of each reaction type per guide
* **Toggle on/off**: Click again to remove your reaction
* **Authenticated only**: Login required to prevent spam
* **Permanent record**: Reactions are counted even if you remove yours later

## What Reactions Mean

### Helpful (👍)

Use this when a guide:

* Answered your specific question
* Solved a problem you were facing
* Provided clear, working instructions
* Was well-written and easy to follow

### Saved Me (💾)

Reserve this for guides that:

* Prevented hours of debugging or research
* Provided a solution you couldn't find elsewhere
* Saved a critical deadline
* Showed you something you'd never have discovered alone

<Tip>
  **Be selective with "Saved Me"**: This reaction is meant to highlight exceptionally valuable guides. Use it sparingly to maintain its significance.
</Tip>

### Outdated (⏰)

Use this when:

* Code examples no longer work
* Library versions have changed significantly
* Best practices have evolved
* Links are broken or resources removed

## Viewing Reactions

### On Guide Cards

When browsing guides, you'll see reaction counts:

* Total helpful reactions
* Total saved me reactions
* Outdated marker if applicable

### On Guide Pages

Full breakdown of reactions:

* Count for each reaction type
* Whether you've reacted
* Total reaction count

## For Guide Authors

### Understanding Your Reactions

Reactions provide valuable feedback:

* **High Helpful count**: Your guide is solving problems
* **High Saved Me count**: Your guide is exceptionally valuable
* **Outdated reactions**: Time to review and update

### Responding to Outdated Reactions

If your guide receives multiple Outdated reactions:

1. Review the guide's content
2. Test all code examples
3. Check library versions
4. Update or add a note if needed
5. Consider unpublishing if completely obsolete

## Coming Soon

* **Reaction notifications**: Get notified when someone reacts
* **Reaction filters**: Sort guides by most helpful or most saved
* **Reaction history**: See who reacted to your guides
* **Custom reactions**: More ways to express appreciation