Sonke Ahrens
This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes.
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Sonke Ahrens
This is the second, revised and expanded edition. The first edition was published under the slightly longer title "How to Take Smart Notes.
Score based on developer article recommendations — not sales data or reviews.
Hands-on guidance on the Zettelkasten method, enhancing knowledge management and idea generation for developers.
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It helps people protect focus in distraction-heavy environments.
Cited by 6 different developers, each bringing their own experience and perspective.
Valued for its practical approach — concepts connect directly to real-world engineering decisions and daily work.
"I highly recommend Sönke Ahrens' [How to Take Smart Notes]"
— wraith · Productivity Unlocked: Your Guide to Daily Inbox Processing · May 13, 2025
"If you want to learn more about Zettelkasten, I highly recommend the book How to Take Smart Notes by Sonke Ahrens"
— tdmoor · A System to Capture and Retain Knowledge · Nov 5, 2019
"If you want to take the "red pill" and go deeper, here are some great resources:"
— howtocode_io · What is Zettelkasten? · Aug 15, 2021
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