David

Explain the problem as you see it

The app lacks robust data portability features, making it difficult to ensure long-term access to accumulated knowledge. Current export options are limited to manual Markdown exports or a single JSON file, which don't provide an easily accessible or future-proof solution.

Why is this a problem for you?

• Data lock-in: Risk of losing access to years of knowledge if service becomes unavailable.
• Time-consuming exports: Manual exports are impractical for maintaining an up-to-date archive.
• Limited portability: Current formats don't preserve all metadata and relationships.
• Future accessibility concerns: Difficulty in retrieving specific old information.
• Lack of data ownership: Users don't have full control over their data.
• Hindered workflow evolution: Difficulty in transferring data to new systems as work methods change.
• Compliance issues: Challenges in meeting data retention and backup requirements.

Suggest a solution

1. Automated, scheduled exports
2. Comprehensive export formats preserving all data and relationships
3. Selective exports for specific projects or date ranges
4. Full-featured API for custom integrations and backups
5. Import capabilities for data migration and restoration
6. Export preview and verification features
7. Clear documentation on data structures for long-term usability

Explain the problem as you see it

Inability to capture voice memos directly into Tana while using Android Auto, unless we park the car and open the smartphone.

Why is this a problem for you?

Driving to work, to a meeting, coming back home after work, having a great idea, but no safe way to record it in Tana while driving.
Missed opportunities to capture ideas (driving is similar to shower time...), reduced productivity, and potential safety risks if attempting to use the phone while driving.

Suggest a solution

Develop just the Voice Memo based on https://developer.android.com/training/cars

Explain the problem as you see it

Considering we are still in the early access stage, there is an urgent need to import/export data on a relational DB or even a simple table format.

Why is this a problem for you?

These are some of the key points that become a current problem if we want to test Tana from a real business point of view and data exchange, even for single-user purposes:

• Limited integration: CSV is a commonly used file format for data interchange, so not supporting it could limit integration with other systems, tools, and platforms.

• Data migration challenges: Without the ability to import or export data using CSV, users may face challenges when trying to migrate data from or to other systems.

• User adoption: If users cannot easily import their existing data into the cloud-based system or export it to a backup or other tools, they may be hesitant to adopt the system.

• Data accuracy: Manually entering data into a system can be time-consuming and error-prone, which could result in inaccurate data in the system.

• Export limitations: Without the ability to export data using CSV, users may be limited in the ways they can analyze and manipulate the data outside of the system.

• Compliance requirements: Many regulatory frameworks require businesses to keep backups of their data, and exporting data to a CSV file format can be an easy way to comply with those requirements.

• User convenience: Some users may simply prefer to work with CSV files, so not supporting this file format could be an inconvenience for them.

Suggest a solution

Allowing CSV as a simple way to import/export our Tana data, due to its:

• Simplicity: CSV files are simple, plain text files that can be easily created, edited, and read by a variety of software applications.

• Compatibility: CSV is a widely supported file format that can be opened and edited in almost any spreadsheet software or text editor, making it a great option for data exchange.

• Flexibility: CSV files can store data in a tabular format, which means they can be used to exchange a wide variety of data types, such as text, numbers, and dates.

• Speed: CSV files are lightweight and can be quickly transferred over the internet or between software applications, making them a great option for exchanging large amounts of data.

• Transparency: CSV files are human-readable, which means that users can easily view and verify the data they contain, helping to ensure data accuracy and transparency.

• Customization: CSV files can be easily customized to fit specific data exchange requirements, such as specifying the delimiter used to separate values, or including additional metadata about the data.