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Using Obsidian as a Programming Journal

A journal is critical for your career - but it's more than just throwing words on a page. How do you organize things, and what process do you use? Let's find out...

· By Rob Conery · 1 min read

In my last note I mentioned that I put my precious Bullet Journal on the shelf (which really does make me sad) and switched to Obsidian as my full time journal. I wrote about this process in The Imposter's Roadmap as well.

I did this for these reasons:

  • I like to review what I've done for a given month, and often need to find a specific reference. That's difficult with a paper-based book.
  • I like saving code snippets.
  • I like using tags so I can roll up my notes and entries based on who or what.
  • Searching is a massive time saver!
  • I love adding photos and screenshots. This is especially useful with Obsidian's canvas feature.

I tried it for a month to see if it would make a difference and yes, without a doubt, it has changed everything for me. 

As Requested: A Video

There is so much to explain as to the how and why, so I made a video for y'all which you can watch right here.

Hope this is helpful! Bullet Journaling is a wonderful process that keeps you focused on what matters and allows you to forget what doesn't. Something that can help all of us.

Talk to you soon!

Rob

Updated on Mar 16, 2025