# Application of PARA and CODER with Anytype
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Anytype, as an advanced note-taking app, not only combines the robust data management features of Notion but also integrates the "on-device" premise of Obsidian, allowing users to manage their data locally and without mandatory cloud storage. This combination ensures that information does not exist in isolation but in a network of links, thereby enabling it to be viewed and utilized in different contexts and from various perspectives – or in Anytype terminology, "Views". The ability to structure data through "Sets" and "Relations" allows users to develop complex semantic structures that maximize the value of the connected information.
In terms of knowledge management, Anytype provides a platform that not only enables the organization of information but also its linkage and rediscovery in an intuitive and user-friendly format. The ability to create one's own object types and relationships between them promotes clear organization and intuitive navigation, especially in information-dense and complex projects. Here, the value of information is particularly emphasized when it is related to others, thus forming a network of knowledge and data that can be made visible from various "Views".
The PARA concept, which divides information into the categories of Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives, provides a structuring level that organizes processes and knowledge in a clear and comprehensible manner. This structuring can be effectively represented in Anytype, especially through the use of Sets, Tags, Relations, and status displays, to create a clear and navigable knowledge database. This approach to implementing PARA in Anytype, with particular emphasis on linking and visualizing information, will be detailed in the course of this article.
> In my five years of intensive engagement with knowledge management tools, especially during my activity as a teacher and media-pedagogical consultant for the NLQ, I have explored the depths of Notion and Obsidian and acquired comprehensive conceptual knowledge in this area. Anytype has emerged as a platform that allows me to effectively apply this knowledge by enabling a connected representation of information.
## 1. Theoretical Framework: The PARA Approach
The PARA approach, developed by productivity expert Tiago Forte, provides a structured framework for knowledge management and the organization of information, revolutionizing information organization through its clear and purposeful structure. PARA, an acronym for Projects, Areas, Resources, and Archives, defines four main categories of information organization. "Projects" are time-limited, goal-oriented endeavors, "Areas" represent continuous, long-term aspects of life or work, "Resources" encompass collections of information and knowledge to support projects and areas, and "Archives" house information that is not currently needed but is retained for future reference.
The PARA approach aims to create a clear and flexible structure that enables information to be organized, stored, and retrieved efficiently, taking into account both current and future needs. By dividing information into the four categories, PARA enables an intuitive and systematic organization of knowledge and data. "Projects" provide a framework for current, goal-directed activities, while "Areas" provide a structure for ongoing, long-term commitments. "Resources" serve as a knowledge bank to support projects and areas, and "Archives" ensure that even non-active, but potentially future-relevant knowledge is preserved. This structuring allows information to be categorized, stored, and retrieved efficiently, optimizing access to knowledge and facilitating its application in various contexts. Thus, the PARA approach not only promotes the efficient management of information but also agile and adaptive use of knowledge across different life and work areas.
## 2. Application of the PARA Approach in Anytype
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