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Flat folder structure

A flat folder structure is an organizational strategy that prioritizes connections over hierarchical storage. This approach minimizes the use of directories and folders, relying instead on links and relationships to categorize and retrieve information^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md].

Core Principles

Instead of sorting files into deep, nested directories, this method advocates for using links to organize data^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md]. The workflow emphasizes reducing the number of folders in the system^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md].

Utility and Navigation

The effectiveness of a flat structure is maintained by leveraging metadata features and network views:

  • Tags: Using hashtags allows for flexible categorization that is not constrained by a single file location^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md].
  • Graph and Backlinks: Visualizing relationships through关联图 (relation graphs) and tracking反向連結 (backlinks) enhances the utility of notes, making navigation possible even without a rigid folder hierarchy^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian_data-classification.md].

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