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Relationship graph

A Relationship graph is a visual or structural feature used in personal knowledge management systems to represent connections between notes, eliminating the need to rely solely on traditional folder hierarchies.^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md]

Functionality

The primary function of a relationship graph is to visualize the [[wikilinks]] and links created within a dataset.^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md] By providing a graphical overview of these connections, users can better understand the context and interrelations of their notes without navigating through deep directory structures.^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md]

Data Classification Strategy

Implementing a relationship graph supports a data organization strategy that prioritizes content connections over physical location^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md]:

  • Link-based Categorization: Classify information primarily through links rather than sorting items into numerous folders^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md].
  • Enhanced Utility: Combine the graph with [[tags]] and [[backlinks]] to significantly increase the utility and discoverability of notes^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md].
  • Bidirectional Linking: Supports the use of bidirectional links to create a resilient network of knowledge^[600-developer__tools__obsidian__obsidian__obsidian-data-classification.md].

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