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File over App: A Philosophy for Digital Longevity
My take on the 'file over app' philosophy and why it’s essential for keeping my data resilient and built to last.
This isn’t a promotion for Obsidian—nor am I affiliated—but I made the switch because I wanted a tool that’s local-first, fast, and lets me export files that can outlast any app. When I was interrailing(or EU railing) in Europe, I used Google Trips to plan my itinerary, make notes, and track expenses. My goal is to create a blog composed of HTML files with basic CSS and JS, reducing external dependencies.
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