Danny and Jon Obsidian Vault Building
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Dec 23, 2023 Podcaster and YouTuber Danny Hatcher and website owner and podcaster Jonathan Stewart discuss challenges in setting up an Obsidian vault, navigating project challenges, switching queries and making plugin decisions, troubleshooting a vault build, choosing a wiki platform for a D&D world, exploring constraints in learning, building a planet in a game, and differences between Americans and Canadians.
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Use Plugin Update Tracker
- Install the Plugin Update Tracker in your Obsidian vault.
- This helps you stay updated on plugin updates, especially during vault building.
Refactoring Due to Update
- Jon had to refactor his Obsidian vault due to a plugin update.
- A DataView query using file links broke after a seemingly minor feature addition.
DataView Limitations
- Jon found DataView queries can be brittle when vault structures change.
- He prefers Metadata Menu for simpler queries and automatic updates.