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title: "File Over App"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/jird3h1vq
source_url: https://www.ssp.sh/brain/file-over-app/
type: share
source: "Data Engineering"
author: "sspaeti"
published: 2026-01-19T10:01:34.649Z
updated: 2026-01-19T10:02:11.722Z
tags: ["productivity"]
upvotes: 29
comments: 2
language: en
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# File Over App

**[Data Engineering](https://daily.dev/sources/sspdata)** · [@sspaeti](https://daily.dev/sspaeti) · 29 upvotes · 2 comments

## Summary

The "File Over App" philosophy advocates for creating digital artifacts as plain text files in open formats that you control, rather than relying on proprietary applications. This ensures long-term accessibility and data ownership, as all software eventually becomes obsolete but plain text files remain readable across decades. The approach aligns with the Zettelkasten note-taking method and Unix Philosophy, emphasizing simplicity and modularity. By storing knowledge in open, text-based formats instead of proprietary tools like Notion or Google Docs, you maintain control and future-proof your digital work.

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**@l9521787** · 3 upvotes

> Although don't fear more powerful formats if you need them. E.g. Excel* or SQLite are also readily accessible without vendor problems and might be the solution for more than Text-Notes
>
> *(macros aren't reliably portable)

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