Matt Schultz, just FYI
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Notion integrations & automations 🤖.
- Docs in code → Notion: https://exnota.com
- Delete duplicates: https://tools.exnota.com/duplicates
- Spotify sync: https://music.exnota.com
- Docs in code → Notion: https://exnota.com
- Delete duplicates: https://tools.exnota.com/duplicates
- Spotify sync: https://music.exnota.com
I briefly hoped I could create a hierarchy of nested links to traverse a parent/child database.
But the API turned me down :(
But the API turned me down :(
January 8, 2025 at 7:48 AM
I briefly hoped I could create a hierarchy of nested links to traverse a parent/child database.
But the API turned me down :(
But the API turned me down :(
Here's the walkthrough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQM4...
Creating an audit log for Notion databases
YouTube video by Matt Schultz
www.youtube.com
January 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Here's the walkthrough: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQM4...
The Updates & Analytics panel sometimes misses this info, and it can get lost in a sea of content changes.
This approach is easier to read and you can choose which properties you care about.
This approach is easier to read and you can choose which properties you care about.
January 7, 2025 at 8:25 AM
The Updates & Analytics panel sometimes misses this info, and it can get lost in a sea of content changes.
This approach is easier to read and you can choose which properties you care about.
This approach is easier to read and you can choose which properties you care about.
Watching blocks slowly being deleted and repopulated is odd for users currently reading it.
But it's better than creating a new page and deleting the old, which would break bookmarks.
But it's better than creating a new page and deleting the old, which would break bookmarks.
January 5, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Watching blocks slowly being deleted and repopulated is odd for users currently reading it.
But it's better than creating a new page and deleting the old, which would break bookmarks.
But it's better than creating a new page and deleting the old, which would break bookmarks.
I didn't stay up on new year's for that very reason! And I'm still an hour or two off.
January 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
I didn't stay up on new year's for that very reason! And I'm still an hour or two off.
I've found myself using the database option a lot.
Especially in combination with formulas for updating values.
Here's a full walkthrough: youtu.be/2DzuUOlzk4E
Especially in combination with formulas for updating values.
Here's a full walkthrough: youtu.be/2DzuUOlzk4E
3 ways to bulk update properties in Notion (large databases)
YouTube video by Matt Schultz
youtu.be
January 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
I've found myself using the database option a lot.
Especially in combination with formulas for updating values.
Here's a full walkthrough: youtu.be/2DzuUOlzk4E
Especially in combination with formulas for updating values.
Here's a full walkthrough: youtu.be/2DzuUOlzk4E
3. Database automation.
Same as the button, but do it as a temporary database automation triggered on creating a page.
Create temp pages until all are done. Then delete temp pages and automation.
Pro: Can workaround the 1000 limit.
Cons: Requires setup and cleanup.
Same as the button, but do it as a temporary database automation triggered on creating a page.
Create temp pages until all are done. Then delete temp pages and automation.
Pro: Can workaround the 1000 limit.
Cons: Requires setup and cleanup.
January 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
3. Database automation.
Same as the button, but do it as a temporary database automation triggered on creating a page.
Create temp pages until all are done. Then delete temp pages and automation.
Pro: Can workaround the 1000 limit.
Cons: Requires setup and cleanup.
Same as the button, but do it as a temporary database automation triggered on creating a page.
Create temp pages until all are done. Then delete temp pages and automation.
Pro: Can workaround the 1000 limit.
Cons: Requires setup and cleanup.
2. Button automation.
Create a button that updates the relevant database, then... press it :P
Pro: Repeatable.
Cons: Won't work if more than 1000 pages match.
Create a button that updates the relevant database, then... press it :P
Pro: Repeatable.
Cons: Won't work if more than 1000 pages match.
January 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
2. Button automation.
Create a button that updates the relevant database, then... press it :P
Pro: Repeatable.
Cons: Won't work if more than 1000 pages match.
Create a button that updates the relevant database, then... press it :P
Pro: Repeatable.
Cons: Won't work if more than 1000 pages match.
1. Scrolling.
Literally just scroll and use the built-in bulk functionality.
Pro: No setup.
Cons: Max ~1000 at a time. Tedious. Can't use formulas. Slow computer issues?
Literally just scroll and use the built-in bulk functionality.
Pro: No setup.
Cons: Max ~1000 at a time. Tedious. Can't use formulas. Slow computer issues?
January 2, 2025 at 10:30 PM
1. Scrolling.
Literally just scroll and use the built-in bulk functionality.
Pro: No setup.
Cons: Max ~1000 at a time. Tedious. Can't use formulas. Slow computer issues?
Literally just scroll and use the built-in bulk functionality.
Pro: No setup.
Cons: Max ~1000 at a time. Tedious. Can't use formulas. Slow computer issues?
Yep I plan to use it on the first thing I build!
I feel I only scratched the surface in the couple hours I spent on it.
I feel I only scratched the surface in the couple hours I spent on it.
December 23, 2024 at 1:21 PM
Yep I plan to use it on the first thing I build!
I feel I only scratched the surface in the couple hours I spent on it.
I feel I only scratched the surface in the couple hours I spent on it.
Yup, but I found the gap between Laravel and alternatives much bigger in practice than in discussions.
Most of my research led to Reddit, hacker News, etc. and Laravel is frequently mentioned, but not proportionally to what it offers.
That's my impression thus far, at least
Most of my research led to Reddit, hacker News, etc. and Laravel is frequently mentioned, but not proportionally to what it offers.
That's my impression thus far, at least
December 23, 2024 at 8:14 AM
Yup, but I found the gap between Laravel and alternatives much bigger in practice than in discussions.
Most of my research led to Reddit, hacker News, etc. and Laravel is frequently mentioned, but not proportionally to what it offers.
That's my impression thus far, at least
Most of my research led to Reddit, hacker News, etc. and Laravel is frequently mentioned, but not proportionally to what it offers.
That's my impression thus far, at least
Yeah that makes sense.
I guess I meant that if you're not in the PHP world already, there's no real fun/interesting reason to jump in. By mainstream standards.
WordPress and Laravel stand out for pragmatic reasons. To get stuff done!
I guess I meant that if you're not in the PHP world already, there's no real fun/interesting reason to jump in. By mainstream standards.
WordPress and Laravel stand out for pragmatic reasons. To get stuff done!
December 23, 2024 at 7:05 AM
Yeah that makes sense.
I guess I meant that if you're not in the PHP world already, there's no real fun/interesting reason to jump in. By mainstream standards.
WordPress and Laravel stand out for pragmatic reasons. To get stuff done!
I guess I meant that if you're not in the PHP world already, there's no real fun/interesting reason to jump in. By mainstream standards.
WordPress and Laravel stand out for pragmatic reasons. To get stuff done!
Yeah they remind me of really well-written blog posts.
Posts that the author put a lot of effort into being concise, yet covering the whole topic. And you know it took a tonne of edits to refine.
Posts that the author put a lot of effort into being concise, yet covering the whole topic. And you know it took a tonne of edits to refine.
December 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Yeah they remind me of really well-written blog posts.
Posts that the author put a lot of effort into being concise, yet covering the whole topic. And you know it took a tonne of edits to refine.
Posts that the author put a lot of effort into being concise, yet covering the whole topic. And you know it took a tonne of edits to refine.
So I've mentally bought in, and financially too with a Laracasts subscription.
(check out all these topics they have!)
Time to start building!
(check out all these topics they have!)
Time to start building!
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
So I've mentally bought in, and financially too with a Laracasts subscription.
(check out all these topics they have!)
Time to start building!
(check out all these topics they have!)
Time to start building!
Disclaimer:
I recently created a small Laravel app.
But after seeing Rails 8's I started getting FOMO/"what if" so needed to evaluate all big players.
I use this evaluation to test its SQLite backed queues (to compare to Rails) and Filament for generating Admin UIs (amazing!)
I recently created a small Laravel app.
But after seeing Rails 8's I started getting FOMO/"what if" so needed to evaluate all big players.
I use this evaluation to test its SQLite backed queues (to compare to Rails) and Filament for generating Admin UIs (amazing!)
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Disclaimer:
I recently created a small Laravel app.
But after seeing Rails 8's I started getting FOMO/"what if" so needed to evaluate all big players.
I use this evaluation to test its SQLite backed queues (to compare to Rails) and Filament for generating Admin UIs (amazing!)
I recently created a small Laravel app.
But after seeing Rails 8's I started getting FOMO/"what if" so needed to evaluate all big players.
I use this evaluation to test its SQLite backed queues (to compare to Rails) and Filament for generating Admin UIs (amazing!)
I'd instead choose:
- Django: If I were a Python application expert. If a beginner/scripter... I'd still choose Laravel.
- Phoenix: If I wanted to have fun and improve my programming skills.
- Rails: If Laravel didn't exist. That's not a dig! It's the clear second choice.
- Django: If I were a Python application expert. If a beginner/scripter... I'd still choose Laravel.
- Phoenix: If I wanted to have fun and improve my programming skills.
- Rails: If Laravel didn't exist. That's not a dig! It's the clear second choice.
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
I'd instead choose:
- Django: If I were a Python application expert. If a beginner/scripter... I'd still choose Laravel.
- Phoenix: If I wanted to have fun and improve my programming skills.
- Rails: If Laravel didn't exist. That's not a dig! It's the clear second choice.
- Django: If I were a Python application expert. If a beginner/scripter... I'd still choose Laravel.
- Phoenix: If I wanted to have fun and improve my programming skills.
- Rails: If Laravel didn't exist. That's not a dig! It's the clear second choice.
Laravel also lacks an audience:
- Django has Python and data.
- Phoenix/Elixir has functional programming
- Rails has startup history.
- PHP has..?
Laravel seems popular with small-med business, instead of funded startups. Which is more relevant to me.
Even so...
- Django has Python and data.
- Phoenix/Elixir has functional programming
- Rails has startup history.
- PHP has..?
Laravel seems popular with small-med business, instead of funded startups. Which is more relevant to me.
Even so...
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
Laravel also lacks an audience:
- Django has Python and data.
- Phoenix/Elixir has functional programming
- Rails has startup history.
- PHP has..?
Laravel seems popular with small-med business, instead of funded startups. Which is more relevant to me.
Even so...
- Django has Python and data.
- Phoenix/Elixir has functional programming
- Rails has startup history.
- PHP has..?
Laravel seems popular with small-med business, instead of funded startups. Which is more relevant to me.
Even so...
On platform specific forums, you hear:
OP: "Can Framework do X,Y, Z like Laravel?"
Reply: "Yes, use A for X. Use B+C for Y. Create Z yourself"
It's usually an expert replying who ignores the effort in learning/troubleshooting (which I learned doing this with Go + Pocketbase).
OP: "Can Framework do X,Y, Z like Laravel?"
Reply: "Yes, use A for X. Use B+C for Y. Create Z yourself"
It's usually an expert replying who ignores the effort in learning/troubleshooting (which I learned doing this with Go + Pocketbase).
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
On platform specific forums, you hear:
OP: "Can Framework do X,Y, Z like Laravel?"
Reply: "Yes, use A for X. Use B+C for Y. Create Z yourself"
It's usually an expert replying who ignores the effort in learning/troubleshooting (which I learned doing this with Go + Pocketbase).
OP: "Can Framework do X,Y, Z like Laravel?"
Reply: "Yes, use A for X. Use B+C for Y. Create Z yourself"
It's usually an expert replying who ignores the effort in learning/troubleshooting (which I learned doing this with Go + Pocketbase).
- Lack of startup lore like Rails and Airbnb/Github. That was pre-Laravel and Rails isn't the go-to for new startups with huge funding.
- Few objective comparisons. I found two sources: a) Content-farm articles, b) Discussions on platform specific forums.
- Few objective comparisons. I found two sources: a) Content-farm articles, b) Discussions on platform specific forums.
December 22, 2024 at 11:31 PM
- Lack of startup lore like Rails and Airbnb/Github. That was pre-Laravel and Rails isn't the go-to for new startups with huge funding.
- Few objective comparisons. I found two sources: a) Content-farm articles, b) Discussions on platform specific forums.
- Few objective comparisons. I found two sources: a) Content-farm articles, b) Discussions on platform specific forums.