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Using Obsidian as a Programming Journal

Published 11 months ago • 1 min read

In my last note I mentioned that I put my precious Bullet Journal on the shelf (which really does make me sad) and switched to Obsidian as my full time journal. I wrote about this process in The Imposter's Roadmap as well.

I did this for these reasons:

  • I like to review what I've done for a given month, and often need to find a specific reference. That's difficult with a paper-based book.
  • I like saving code snippets.
  • I like using tags so I can roll up my notes and entries based on who or what.
  • Searching is a massive time saver!
  • I love adding photos and screenshots. This is especially useful with Obsidian's canvas feature.

I tried it for a month to see if it would make a difference and yes, without a doubt, it has changed everything for me.

As Requested: A Video

There is so much to explain as to the how and why, so I made a video for y'all which you can watch right here.

Hope this is helpful! Bullet Journaling is a wonderful process that keeps you focused on what matters and allows you to forget what doesn't. Something that can help all of us.

Talk to you soon!

Rob

🥷🏽 Notes From an Imposter Programmer

Hi! I'm Rob Conery and I help self-taught programmers like me overcome doubt and build their career. Join me and over 15,000 other programmers who are learning new things, every day.

I taught myself to code in 1998 and within 7 years had a client list that included Google, Microsoft, Starbucks, Ameritech, KLA-Tencor, PayPal, and Visa. In 2014 I decided that I really needed to understand core Computer Science concepts, so I dove in, using the free resources from MIT and Stanford. In 2016 I shared what I learned with The Imposter's Handbook.

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