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A Simple Spaced Repetition Algo (In Ugly SQL)


There are plenty of excellent off-the-shelf SRS algorithms out there, but I needed something (1) optional, (2) debuggable, and (3) cheap.

Via the website, you can record whether you remembered or forgot each card, and it'll adjust future episodes based on your input. But podcasts are a very "on-the-go" medium, so I needed an algorithm that wouldn't punish you for inconsistent or nonexistent scores. To maintain my commitment to frugly pricing and lifetime licenses, I needed to make something that was economical and stable.

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