I was an Obsidian addict for years until October 2024, when I decided to use DevonThink for a while. But this week I listened to the Verge’s interview with kepano and decided to take another look at Obsidian. And I like it. I think I’ll stick with it.
So what are the major advances in Obsidian since October? I know about Bases, and am looking forward to learning about that. What else?
What am I likely to have forgotten in my 10 months wandering in exile?
Yes, I know I can answer these questions by exploring the documentation, forums and various communities. And I plan to do that. But I also think it might be fun to have this discussion here. Those of you who are bothered by my request can feel free to ignore this topic and enjoy this video instead.
Welcome back! Any major changes in the last 10 months besides Bases have since slipped out of my memory and are just “how Obsidian is” to my brain now. #BigHelp
If you were looking to answer the question yourself (I realize you’re not), I would skip those and check the changelog on the website.
Go straight to the changelog? Actually very helpful. Thank you!
I took a look at Bases and said, “Wow!” I am a non-developer and the complexity of plug-ins like DataView is overwhelming to me. But I looked at Bases and said, “I can make this work.”
I’m still not sure I will stick with Obsidian. I’m remembering how nice it is to write in O, but I’m also mindful that DevonThink seems to be more forgiving of a sloppy organizer like me. Obsidian seems to require discipline I lack. Also, I have a lot of data in DevonThink and the thought of moving it out, or managing information in two places, seems like it might be more effort than I want to put in.
Still, I’m enjoying taking Obsidian for a ride around the block to see what it can do.