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Developer Tools

Use Obsidian for Complex Entity Documentation

Adding Obsidian to a recent software project created a coherent visual model the team could use for both reference and knowledge transfer.

Personal Optimization

How I Take Smart Daily Notes as a Developer

Why take daily notes at all? I first gravitated toward note-taking to quantify productivity but they're also excellent for reflection.

The Software Life

Use an External Brain for Perfect Recall at Career Fairs

Career fairs used to wreak havoc on my long-term memory formation process and leave me staring blankly at a pile of resumes after the event.

Personal Optimization

4 Apps That Kept Me Organized in 2022

I love demoing new tools, but I'm selective about which ones I incorporate into my daily workflows. These are my favorite apps used in 2022.

Personal Optimization

Remember When You Said What to Whom with These 3 Obsidian Tips

Give these three tips a shot and see if Obsidian can help you retain more and richer information from your daily conversations.

Developer Tools

Essential Tools for New Developers

As new developers, we need all the help we can get. Offloading some of our workload to the right developer tools and applications is important.

Extracurricular Activities

Self-Hosting Your Own Cloud – Part 12: Note-taking with Notea

I recently discovered a new app called Notea. It is still early in development but is quite usable and simple in its design.

Personal Optimization

How a Design Thinking Exercise Solved a Chronic Note-taking Problem

I want a way of taking notes about these possibilities and occasionally reviewing them when I’m looking for a spark of inspiration.

Developer Tools

Turning VS Code into a DIY Notes App

I've been searching for a great note-taking app that uses Markdown. After bouncing around, I’ve come back to VS Code, and I’m trying to tailor it to suit my needs.

Developer Tools

My Three Note-Taking App Criteria – and Why Boostnote Meets Them All

A note-taking app for developers needs: 1) fast editing, 2) organization and search, and 3) adaptability. Boostnote has all these & has earned a spot in my toolbox.