I have used mindmapping a lot lately. I usually create one overview mindmap for the overall structure of more complicated topics and submindmaps for interesting subbranches.
I'm still looking for the ideal process of capturing what I know about a certain topic. Programming is very different from other topics from my experience because you usually want to include syntax or some short examples and so forth.
I think it may be better to use a wiki or something for programming but would love to hear how other people structure their stuff.
Mindmaps works really well for non-fiction books and lectures. I use them as review and overview tools and love it.
FWIW, I prefer doing it on paper because I feel like I'm a ton less creative when using computer tools.
Oh and if someone knows of any online courses a la "learn to draw icons for mindmaps" I'd love to hear about it. My drawing skills are mediocre to say the least and it's something I'd love to work on.
It's not online, but I've been told "The Back of the Napkin: : Solving Problems and Selling Ideas with Pictures" is a good book for that kind of thing.
I'm still looking for the ideal process of capturing what I know about a certain topic. Programming is very different from other topics from my experience because you usually want to include syntax or some short examples and so forth.
I think it may be better to use a wiki or something for programming but would love to hear how other people structure their stuff.
Mindmaps works really well for non-fiction books and lectures. I use them as review and overview tools and love it.
FWIW, I prefer doing it on paper because I feel like I'm a ton less creative when using computer tools.
Oh and if someone knows of any online courses a la "learn to draw icons for mindmaps" I'd love to hear about it. My drawing skills are mediocre to say the least and it's something I'd love to work on.