[andershaig]

I've started tracking an index of projects and their status in Notion. Then I create an extra page based on a template to put things on hold but make them resumable in the future.

In my index, I track: name, status (active, paused, inactive), description, goal and a link to the archive doc if it exist.

My archive doc looks like this (I generally delete any sections that aren't relevant to keep these easy to create):

  # <TITLE>
  ### *Handoff to Future Me: <project name>*
  ### *Snapshot Date*: <date>
  ---
  ### *Project Summary*
  - *Objective*: Briefly state what you're trying to achieve.
  - *Motivation*: What drove you to start this project?
  - *Current State*: Is it in the ideation phase, research phase, or have you already built something?
  ---
  ### *Essential Context*
  - *Related Projects or Dependencies*: Are there any other projects or tasks that are connected to this one?
  - *Technical Specs*: For example, in your lamp project, what type of metal, what voltage for the lamp, etc.
  - *Non-Standard Tools & Environment*: Any unique or specific tools you're using. For example, a specific code IDE or a special type of screwdriver.
  ---
  ### *Progress and Milestones*
  - *Last Completed Milestone*: What was the last significant thing you accomplished?
  - *Next Steps*: Like you said, for your lamp: research, clean metal, buff, etc.
  - *Stumbling Blocks*: Any challenges you foresee or have encountered?
  - *Any Experiments/Tests Conducted*: Brief on what you've tried and the outcomes.
  ---
  ### *Resources*
  - *Important Files & Locations*: Where are the project assets or codebase stored?
  - *Reference Material*: Links to guides, tutorials, or papers that are crucial.
  - *Key Contacts*: Who can you consult about this? Even if it's an online community.
  ---
  ### *Handoff Summary*
  - *Why Stopping*: Why are you pausing this project?
  ---
  ### *Notes to Future Me*
  - Personal notes, reminders, or advice to your future self about the project.

[dewey]

A closed source app like that seems like the worst choice for an "archive". Better to use a format that you can easily backup and that will still be readable in many years like a simple text file.

[skydhash]

Not really if you can code. Even apple notes is not that bad because the database is readable (and there are already script to export). What I fear is when companies lock you data on their servers and you have to keep paying or be a good citizen to access it.

[dewey]

The nice thing about plain text, easy to find archives is that they can even be useful (maybe not for yourself any more) if you for some reason can't use your computer any more.