Whether you're a beginner or an experienced cuber, understanding the standard notations is crucial for efficiently executing algorithms and improving your solve times. Each move on the Rubik's Cube is represented by a specific notation, which tells you exactly how to rotate one of the cube’s faces. These notations may seem overwhelming at first, but with practice, they become second nature, allowing you to follow and create algorithms with ease.

The best notations explainers I have found are by J-Perm, the illustrations are really clear. I have put the key ones below from his tables, so you have quick access to the ones that matter most.