Dodder Onboarding

To install with Nix and initialize a flat versioned repository, run dodder init using yin and yang word lists. This sets up the content-addressable store and working copy relationship for managing your data.

A zettel is a core data unit in Dodder's flat store architecture. You create your first zettel after initializing your repository to begin exploring the versioned content-addressable store and its object IDs, tags, and types.

The content-addressable store maintains the persistent versioned state, while the working copy represents your active local files. Dodder uses this flat store architecture to manage zettels, object IDs, blobs, and tags across versions.

Nix is the provided installation method for setting up Dodder. Once installed via Nix, you can initialize repositories and manage zettel workflows without requiring additional dependencies or complex environment configurations.

The best way to understand Dodder's mental model is by initializing a repository with dodder init and creating your first zettel. This establishes the mental framework for working with a flat, versioned content-addressable store.

Dodder uses yin and yang word lists during repository initialization to generate human-readable object IDs. This system provides memorable identifiers for zettels within the flat, versioned content-addressable store architecture.