Pine

Documenting the research and development of Pine, a spaced repetition platform for remembering complex topics.

The hottest Substack posts of Pine

And their main takeaways
19 implied HN points 18 Jun 24
  1. Pine now has cool analytics tools to help you understand your data better. You can break down and show your information in different ways.
  2. They've made some neat improvements, like showing summary insights and helping you create better connections between cards. This makes using the app more user-friendly.
  3. You can now open links in new tabs easily and get notifications for actions you take. These small updates improve the overall experience when using the app.
19 implied HN points 23 May 24
  1. Pine now gives you fun little toast messages when you keep a daily streak or reach card milestones. This helps give positive encouragement while you work.
  2. You can now customize the appearance of each deck with different themes and styles. This makes it visually unique and easier to switch between decks.
  3. Many improvements have been made to the user experience to make using Pine more enjoyable overall. This should enhance how you create and review your cards.
39 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. Configure push notifications for reminders at specific times.
  2. Create private leaderboards to track progress against friends.
  3. Improvements include unpinning leaderboards, pagination, Safari performance boost.
39 implied HN points 16 Jan 24
  1. The design of Pine focuses on improving memory retention.
  2. Pine uses a game-designed approach for memory systems.
  3. Pine simplifies complex interactions by focusing on flashcards.
19 implied HN points 21 Apr 24
  1. Pine now allows you to import and export files in markdown format. This makes it easier to move your content in and out of the platform.
  2. When you use markdown, a horizontal line separates the card title from the body. If there's no line, the file name will be used as the title.
  3. The deck dropdown menu has quick access options for smoother navigation and usability. You can find what you need without searching too hard.
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19 implied HN points 11 Apr 24
  1. You can now duplicate published decks in your own Pine workspace. This makes it easier to use existing materials and adapt them for your needs.
  2. When duplicating, you can choose how to manage existing decks, like merging new cards or replacing them completely. This gives you control over your content updates.
  3. There are other improvements, like faster loading times for your workspace and better thumbnail generation for sharing on social media. These updates make the platform more user-friendly.
19 implied HN points 26 Jan 24
  1. Receive an 'Increased Mastery Level' notice when passing specific card and review thresholds.
  2. Increasing mastery level improves leaderboard rank and score average based on card scores in Pine workspace.
  3. Encourage new users by providing onboarding checklist and extending trial period for creating cards.
19 implied HN points 22 Jan 24
  1. Pine's cards use spaced repetition for better recall.
  2. Decks help you organize cards, with custom scheduling and search functionality.
  3. Workspaces in Pine come with pre-configured decks, calendar preview, and support for multiple tabs.
4 HN points 29 Jan 24
  1. Video games can be a source of inspiration for designing systems with repeated effort, like 'grinding'.
  2. Memory scores offer an overview of your memory system's health through encoding, storage, and retrieval components.
  3. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivation systems can show progression at both user and community levels.
0 implied HN points 21 Jul 24
  1. Pine now has new editor features like dividers, bullet lists, and various text formatting options, making it easier to organize and style content.
  2. Users can soon programmatically interact with Pine and add custom features, thanks to upcoming API and extension support.
  3. There is still more work to be done on the editor, including creating a preview block and addressing additional tasks.
0 implied HN points 19 Sep 24
  1. Pine now allows frontend extensions to show info from other tools directly in its interface. This means users can see more useful data without leaving the app.
  2. Creating these extensions just needs basic knowledge of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. It's great for beginners to start coding and making their own tools.
  3. The server library names have been updated for clarity. This helps users understand which library to use for client-side versus backend work.
0 implied HN points 20 Aug 24
  1. Pine now allows users to create custom integrations using its API. This means you can make your own tools and scripts that work with Pine.
  2. The integration process involves two main steps: creating an integration and installing it in your workspace. Both steps can be done easily in the app's settings.
  3. There's an NPM library available to help you use these integrations to access and modify your data from Pine, making it more flexible for developers.
0 implied HN points 21 Mar 24
  1. You can now upload files and images directly in the Pine editor. Just type a command or click a button to start the process.
  2. There's an option to link to files or images from the internet. This makes it easy to share visuals without saving them to your device first.
  3. Future updates will make it even easier to add images. You might soon be able to paste them directly from your keyboard.
0 implied HN points 11 Mar 24
  1. Decks are now published on a new sub-domain, which helps separate the content for better organization.
  2. This change leads to faster loading times and better previews when sharing decks on social media.
  3. They're also working on allowing secure uploads for images and files, which will be explained more next week.
0 implied HN points 25 Feb 24
  1. You can now publish your spaced repetition decks online by following a few simple steps. Just navigate to your deck and toggle the share option.
  2. Before sharing, you can customize the theme and color to make it look good for visitors. There's also an option to password-protect private decks.
  3. Recent updates improved notifications and fixed bugs, making the user experience smoother and more efficient. Now, pushed notifications will properly alert you when you have cards ready for review.
0 implied HN points 07 May 24
  1. Connections between cards now have their own tab, making them easier to find and use. You can create these connections by searching or selecting suggested cards.
  2. You can add related cards either by clicking a plus icon or by accepting suggestions that pop up. This makes it more straightforward to connect your ideas over time.
  3. After reviewing your first card, the system will start suggesting related cards. Each card connected will also get a score boost, helping you keep track of your progress.
0 implied HN points 27 Aug 24
  1. Pine now uses a standardized OAuth process for creating public integrations. This makes it easier for developers to connect their applications.
  2. The integration process involves creating an app, redirecting users to Pine's authorization URL, and then exchanging an authorization code for an access token.
  3. There will be one more update about integrations soon, after which development will focus on improving the core application and sharing new research ideas.
0 implied HN points 29 Sep 24
  1. There's a new extension that helps visualize the connections between cards. You can see which cards are linked and which ones could be linked.
  2. The update includes a new Embeddings API which helps to find similar cards and improves search functionality.
  3. The goal is to keep the app light by using integrations for extra features and focus on getting ready for the main version release.