What's keeping this manageable is that Conor has discovered a really powerful source of conceptual integrity here, the nested, referenceable block model. Without it, this would be a duct-taped set of features that would fall apart. With it, it's snowballing into a Real Paradigm™
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Full disclosure, I've recently started doing some consulting for Roam too, but this thread is with user-hat on (am on the believer plan). If I were 20 years younger, I'd probably be trying to get a job with them.
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The thing about Roam is that it's the underlying conceptual model that determines what is easy and what is hard, so the opinionated design follows that. They could bolt on features which don't naturally fit the nested blockref model but that would probably add fragility/entropy
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I suspect some fairly minimal subset of the paradigm is turing complete, but that doesn't mean you should try to do everything with it. It may be better to think of Roam as a medium rather than a tool. A medium with a message. With literacy in the paradigm required to use it well
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I *think* I've explored all the main native features of roam... basic outlining, bidirectional linking, diagrams, tables, kanban, latex, calculator, transclusion, the graph... the only thing I haven't yet really tried using is daily notes. Maybe I should give it a shot.
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You should also shop around the {{[[roam/js]]}}} stuff... e.g., ‘s Roam42 suite of little enhancements. Initial foray into the inevitable explosion of extensions that will ensue post-API release.
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I can’t blame you & good to set boundaries. On the other hand I consider it a little like the Wild West. We are exploring possibilities together as a community & getting real work done, & shaping possibilities for the future. Wish you would join us. Standing invitation issued :-)
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I mean, mainly it's because I'm not super comfortable messing with css or javascript and dislike both. I want to stay no code/low code... is there a good page with all the hacks you've built?
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I built Roam42. Collection of power user tools. Easy install and activates all features. Lots of community help. Roam42.com. Recommend it for those using roam already for a month or two. Good to know Roam deep before adding to it.
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Bardia, thank you for your encouragement and community support. Your good nature and positive spirit was a motivating factor for some of us to feel good about investing in the platform.
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