Second Brain Framework Application

🚀 Empowering Personal Knowledge Management

The Second Brain Framework application is a cross-platform personal knowledge management system designed to help you capture, organize, and connect your thoughts and ideas effectively. Inspired by the "Building a Second Brain" methodology, this application aims to provide a robust and intuitive environment for managing your personal knowledge base.

🌟 Key Features

• Systematic Information Capture: Effortlessly gather notes, ideas, and insights from various sources.
• Atomic Note Management: Create and manage small, self-contained notes focused on a single concept, promoting clarity and reusability.
• Semantic Connections: Establish meaningful relationships between notes, enabling you to discover new insights and patterns in your knowledge.
• Cross-Platform Availability: Seamlessly access and synchronize your knowledge base across web and mobile platforms.
• Intuitive User Interface: Enjoy a clean and user-friendly interface designed for focused knowledge work.

🛠️ Technology Stack

This application is built using a combination of modern technologies:

• Backend: Ruby on Rails - Provides a robust and scalable API for handling data and business logic.
• Databases:
  • MySQL - Used for structured data, such as user information, project details, and tags.
  • MongoDB - Used for flexible and schema-less storage of atomic notes, allowing for rich content and metadata.
• Mobile: Java (Android) - Powers the native Android mobile application, providing offline access and device-specific features.
• Web: JavaScript (React/Next.js) - Delivers a responsive and interactive web experience, enabling access from any modern browser.

📂 Project Structure

The project is organized into the following directories:

• sql_scripts/: Contains SQL scripts for setting up the MySQL database, including schema definitions, migrations, and seed data.
• backend_rails/: Houses the Ruby on Rails API backend, including models, controllers, services, and tests.
• mobile_java/: Contains the Java codebase for the Android mobile application, implementing MVVM architecture and local storage.
• frontend_web/: Holds the JavaScript codebase for the React-based web application, leveraging Next.js for server-side rendering and routing.
• project_misc/: A collection of project-related documentation, including this README, the Contributing guidelines, the Security Policy, the Code of Conduct, a sample License, and the Development Roadmap.

⚙️ Setup and Configuration

To get started with the Second Brain Framework application, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [repository_url]
   cd [repository_directory]

2. Configure databases:
   • Set up MySQL and create the necessary database schema using the provided sql_scripts.
   • Set up MongoDB and create the necessary collections.
   • Update the database.yml files in the backend_rails project with your database credentials.
3. Install dependencies:
   • Navigate to the backend_rails directory and install the Ruby gems: bundle install.
   • Navigate to the frontend_web directory and install the npm dependencies: npm install.
   • Navigate to the mobile_java directory and set up your Android development environment.
4. Execute database migrations:
   • In the backend_rails directory, run rails db:migrate to apply database migrations.
   • You may need to populate the database with seed data: rails db:seed.

🛡️ Security

We take the security of our application seriously. For details on our security practices and policies, please refer to the SECURITY.md file.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions from the community to help improve the Second Brain Framework! Please read our CONTRIBUTING.md file for guidelines on how to contribute effectively.

📜 Code of Conduct

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment for all contributors. Please read our CODE_OF_CONDUCT.md file for details.

📝 License

This project is licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License v3. See the LICENSE.md file for more information.

📞 Contact

For any questions, concerns, or feedback, please contact us at f.vasquez.tort@protonmail.me.

🗺️ Development Roadmap

For an overview of the project's development plan and key milestones, see the Second Brain Project - Desarrollo Paso a Paso.md file.

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Let's build the future of personal knowledge management together!