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Spaced Repetition System For Note Taking And Self-Testing. -END-INFO-DIR-ENTRY - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Top, Next: Introduction, Up: (dir) - -Gnosis User Manual -****************** - -Gnosis (γνῶσις), pronounced "noh-sis", _meaning knowledge in Greek_, is -a spaced repetition system implementation for note taking and self -testing. - -This manual is written for Gnosis version 0.1.4, released on 2023-01-19. - - • Official manual: - • Git repositories: - • main: - • sourcehut (mirror): - -* Menu: - -* Introduction:: -* Installation:: -* Adding notes:: -* Note Types:: -* Customization & Development:: - --- The Detailed Node Listing -- - -Installation - -* Using straight.el: Using straightel. -* Installing manually from source:: - -Note Types - -* Cloze:: -* Basic Type:: -* Double:: -* MCQ (Multiple Choice Question):: -* y-or-n:: - -Customization & Development - -* Creating Custom Note Types:: -* Customizing Gnosis Algorithm:: - -Customizing Gnosis Algorithm - -* Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor:: - - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Introduction, Next: Installation, Prev: Top, Up: Top - -1 Introduction -************** - -Gnosis is a spaced repetition note taking and self testing system, where -notes are taken in a Question/Answer/Explanation-like format & reviewed -in spaced intervals. - - Gnosis can help you better understand and retain the material by -encouraging active engagement. It also provides a clear structure for -your notes & review sessions, making it easier to study. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Installation, Next: Adding notes, Prev: Introduction, Up: Top - -2 Installation -************** - -Gnosis is not currently available in any ELPA, the recommended way to -install gnosis is via straight.el: - - - -* Menu: - -* Using straight.el: Using straightel. -* Installing manually from source:: - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Using straightel, Next: Installing manually from source, Up: Installation - -2.1 Using straight.el -===================== - -If you have not installed straight.el, follow the instructions here: - - - - Once you have installed straight.el, you can install gnosis using the -following emacs lisp snippet: - - (straight-use-package - '(gnosis :type git - :host nil - :repo "https://git.thanosapollo.org/gnosis")) - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Installing manually from source, Prev: Using straightel, Up: Installation - -2.2 Installing manually from source -=================================== - -Gnosis depends on the ‘compat’ & ‘emacsql’ libraries which are available -from MELPA. Install them using ‘M-x package-install RET RET’ -or you may also install them manually from their repository. - - • Clone gnosis repository - - $ git clone https://git.thanosapollo.org/gnosis ~/.emacs.d/site-lisp/gnosis - - • Add this to your emacs configuration - - (add-to-list 'load-path "~/.emacs.d/site-lisp/gnosis") - (load-file "~/.emacs.d/site-lisp/gnosis/gnosis.el") - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Adding notes, Next: Note Types, Prev: Installation, Up: Top - -3 Adding notes -************** - -Creating notes for gnosis can be done interactively with: ‘M-x -gnosis-add-note’ - - Advanced/Power users may prefer to use ‘gnosis-add-note--TYPE’ - - Example: - - (gnosis-add-note--basic :deck "DECK-NAME" - :question "Your Question" - :answer "Answer" - :hint "hint" - :extra "Explanation" - :image "Image displayed before user-input" ;; Optional - :second-image "Image displayed after user-input" ;; Optional - :tags '("tag1" "tag2")) - - By default, the value of image and second image is nil. Their value -must a string, the path of an image, from inside ‘gnosis-images-dir’. - - Each note type has a ‘gnosis-add-note-TYPE’ that is used -interactively & a "hidden function" ‘gnosis-add-note--TYPE’ that handles -all the logic. - - Every note type has these values in common: - - • ‘extra’ string value, extra information/explanation displayed after - user-input - • ‘image’ Image displayed _before_ user input - • ‘second-image’ Image displayed _after_ user input - - The following sections will cover the important differences you have -to know when creating new notes. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Note Types, Next: Customization & Development, Prev: Adding notes, Up: Top - -4 Note Types -************ - -* Menu: - -* Cloze:: -* Basic Type:: -* Double:: -* MCQ (Multiple Choice Question):: -* y-or-n:: - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Cloze, Next: Basic Type, Up: Note Types - -4.1 Cloze -========= - -A cloze note type is a format where you create sentences or paragraphs -with "missing" words. Almost all note types can be written as a cloze -type in a way. Ideal type for memorizing definitions. - - To get the most out of gnosis, you have to become familiar with cloze -type notes. - - You can create a cloze note type using ‘M-x gnosis-add-note’ and -selecting ‘Cloze’, the question should be formatted like this: - - {c1:Cyproheptadine} is a(n) {c2:5-HT2} receptor antagonist used to - treat {c2:serotonin syndrome} - - You can also format clozes like Anki if you prefer; e.g -‘{{c1::Cyproheptadine}}’ - - • For each 'cX'-tag there will be created a cloze type note, the - above example creates 2 cloze type notes. - - • Each 'cX' tag can have multiple clozes, but each cloze must be a - *UNIQUE* word (or a unique combination of words) in given note. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Basic Type, Next: Double, Prev: Cloze, Up: Note Types - -4.2 Basic Type -============== - -Basic note type is a simple question/answer note, where the user first -sees a "main" part, which is usually a question, and he is prompted to -input the answer. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Double, Next: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question), Prev: Basic Type, Up: Note Types - -4.3 Double -========== - -Double note type, is essentially a note that generates 2 basic notes. -The second one reverses question/answer. - - Ideal for vocabulary acquisition, creating vocabulary/translation -notes for a foreign language. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question), Next: y-or-n, Prev: Double, Up: Note Types - -4.4 MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) -================================== - -MCQ note type, consists of a "stem" part that is displayed, and -"options" for the user to select the right one. - - Answer must be the index NUMBER of the correct answer from OPTIONS. - - Ideal for self testing & simulating exams - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: y-or-n, Prev: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question), Up: Note Types - -4.5 y-or-n -========== - -y-or-n (yes or no) note type, user is presented with a question and -prompted to enter character "y" or "n". - - When using the hidden function ‘gnosis-add-note--y-or-n’, note that -the ANSWER must be either 121 (‘y’) or 110 (‘n’), as those correspond to -the character values used to represent them. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Customization & Development, Prev: Note Types, Up: Top - -5 Customization & Development -***************************** - -To make development and customization easier, gnosis comes with -‘gnosis-dev’ module, that should be used to create a custom database for -testing. - - To use ‘gnosis-dev’, first you have to ‘(require 'gnosis-dev)’ & run -‘M-x gnosis-dev-test’. This will create a new directory 'testing' with -a new database. - - To exit the testing environment, rerun ‘M-x gnosis-dev-test’ and then -enter ‘n’ (no) at the prompt "Start development env?" - -* Menu: - -* Creating Custom Note Types:: -* Customizing Gnosis Algorithm:: - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Creating Custom Note Types, Next: Customizing Gnosis Algorithm, Up: Customization & Development - -5.1 Creating Custom Note Types -============================== - -Creating custom note types for gnosis is a fairly simple thing to do - - • First add your NEW-TYPE to ‘gnosis-note-types’ - - (add-to-list 'gnosis-note-types 'new-type) - - • Create 2 functions; ‘gnosis-add-note-TYPE’ & - ‘gnosis-add-note--TYPE’ - - Each note type has a ‘gnosis-add-note-TYPE’ that is used -interactively & a "hidden function" ‘gnosis-add-note--TYPE’ that handles -all the logic. - - Refer to ‘gnosis-add-note-basic’ & ‘gnosis-add-note--basic’ for a -simple example of how this is done. - - • Create ‘gnosis-review-TYPE’ - - This function should handle the review process, displaying it's -contents and updating the database depending on the result of the review -(fail/pass). Refer to ‘gnosis-review-basic’ for an example of how this -should be done. - - • Optionally, you might want to create your own custom - ‘gnosis-display’ functions - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Customizing Gnosis Algorithm, Prev: Creating Custom Note Types, Up: Customization & Development - -5.2 Customizing Gnosis Algorithm -================================ - -* Menu: - -* Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor:: - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval, Next: Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor, Up: Customizing Gnosis Algorithm - -5.2.1 Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval ---------------------------------------- - -‘gnosis-algorithm-interval’ is a list of 2 numbers, representing the -first two initial intervals for successful reviews. - - Example: - - (setq gnosis-algorithm-interval '(1 3)) - - Using the above example, after first successfully reviewing a note, -you will see it again tomorrow, if you successfully review said note -again, the next review will be after 3 days. - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor, Next: Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor, Prev: Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval, Up: Customizing Gnosis Algorithm - -5.2.2 Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor --------------------------------------- - -‘gnosis-algorithm-ef’ is a list that consists of 3 items. - - The first item is the increase factor, used to increase the easiness -factor upon successful review. - - Second item refers to the decrease factor, used to decrease the -easiness factor upon an unsuccessful review. - - The third item is the initial total easiness factor, used to -calculate the next interval. - - The basic's of how this is used is that it's being multiplied with -the last interval upon a successful review, e.g if you last reviewed a -note 6 days ago, and the easiness factor of this note is 2.0, your next -interval would be 6 * 2.0 & the total easiness factor would be 2.0 + -increase-factor as well. - - Example: - - (setq gnosis-algorithm-ef '(0.3 0.3 1.3)) - - -File: gnosis.info, Node: Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor, Prev: Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor, Up: Customizing Gnosis Algorithm - -5.2.3 Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor ----------------------------------------- - -‘gnosis-algorithm-ff’ is a floating number below 1. - - It's used to calculate the next interval upon an unsuccessful review, -by being multiplied with last interval. - - Example: - - (setq gnosis-algorithm-ff 0.5) - - For a note with a value of last-interval of 6 days and a ff of 0.5, -upon an unsuccessful review the next interval will be 6 * 0.5 - - - -Tag Table: -Node: Top246 -Node: Introduction1372 -Node: Installation1852 -Node: Using straightel2221 -Node: Installing manually from source2737 -Node: Adding notes3426 -Node: Note Types4856 -Node: Cloze5082 -Node: Basic Type6055 -Node: Double6333 -Node: MCQ (Multiple Choice Question)6679 -Node: y-or-n7088 -Node: Customization & Development7514 -Node: Creating Custom Note Types8195 -Node: Customizing Gnosis Algorithm9299 -Node: Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval9617 -Node: Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor10208 -Node: Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor11212 - -End Tag Table - - -Local Variables: -coding: utf-8 -End: diff --git a/doc/gnosis.texi b/doc/gnosis.texi deleted file mode 100644 index 9054e3f..0000000 --- a/doc/gnosis.texi +++ /dev/null @@ -1,401 +0,0 @@ -\input texinfo @c -*- texinfo -*- -@c %**start of header -@setfilename gnosis.info -@settitle Gnosis User Manual -@documentencoding UTF-8 -@documentlanguage en -@set MAINTAINERSITE @uref{https://thanosapollo.org,maintainer webpage} -@set MAINTAINER Thanos Apollo -@set MAINTAINEREMAIL @email{public@thanosapollo.org} -@set MAINTAINERCONTACT @uref{mailto:public@thanosapollo.org,contact the maintainer} -@c %**end of header - -@dircategory Emacs misc features -@direntry -* Gnosis (γνῶσις): (gnosis). Spaced Repetition System For Note Taking And Self-Testing. -@end direntry - -@finalout -@titlepage -@title Gnosis User Manual -@author Thanos Apollo (@email{public@@thanosapollo.org}) -@end titlepage - -@ifnottex -@node Top -@top Gnosis User Manual - -Gnosis (γνῶσις), pronounced ``noh-sis'', @emph{meaning knowledge in Greek}, is -a spaced repetition system implementation for note taking and self -testing. - -@noindent -This manual is written for Gnosis version 0.1.4, released on 2023-01-19. - -@itemize -@item -Official manual: @uref{https://thanosapollo.org/user-manual/gnosis} -@item -Git repositories: -@itemize -@item -main: @uref{https://git.thanosapollo.org/gnosis} -@item -sourcehut (mirror): @uref{https://git.sr.ht/~thanosapollo/gnosis} -@end itemize -@end itemize - -@insertcopying - -@end ifnottex - -@menu -* Introduction:: -* Installation:: -* Adding notes:: -* Note Types:: -* Customization & Development:: - -@detailmenu ---- The Detailed Node Listing --- - -Installation - -* Using straight.el: Using straightel. -* Installing manually from source:: - -Note Types - -* Cloze:: -* Basic Type:: -* Double:: -* MCQ (Multiple Choice Question):: -* y-or-n:: - -Customization & Development - -* Creating Custom Note Types:: -* Customizing Gnosis Algorithm:: - -Customizing Gnosis Algorithm - -* Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor:: - -@end detailmenu -@end menu - -@node Introduction -@chapter Introduction - -Gnosis is a spaced repetition note taking and self testing system, -where notes are taken in a Question/Answer/Explanation-like format & -reviewed in spaced intervals. - -Gnosis can help you better understand and retain the material by -encouraging active engagement. It also provides a clear structure for -your notes & review sessions, making it easier to study. - -@node Installation -@chapter Installation - -Gnosis is not currently available in any ELPA, the recommended way to -install gnosis is via straight.el: - -@uref{https://github.com/radian-software/straight.el} - -@menu -* Using straight.el: Using straightel. -* Installing manually from source:: -@end menu - -@node Using straightel -@section Using straight.el - -If you have not installed straight.el, follow the instructions here: - -@uref{https://github.com/radian-software/straight.el} - -Once you have installed straight.el, you can install gnosis using the -following emacs lisp snippet: - -@lisp -(straight-use-package - '(gnosis :type git - :host nil - :repo "https://git.thanosapollo.org/gnosis")) -@end lisp - -@node Installing manually from source -@section Installing manually from source - -Gnosis depends on the @code{compat} & @code{emacsql} libraries which are available -from MELPA@. Install them using @code{M-x package-install RET RET} -or you may also install them manually from their repository. - -@itemize -@item -Clone gnosis repository - -@example -$ git clone https://git.thanosapollo.org/gnosis ~/.emacs.d/site-lisp/gnosis -@end example - -@item -Add this to your emacs configuration - -@lisp -(add-to-list 'load-path "~/.emacs.d/site-lisp/gnosis") -(load-file "~/.emacs.d/site-lisp/gnosis/gnosis.el") -@end lisp -@end itemize - -@node Adding notes -@chapter Adding notes - -Creating notes for gnosis can be done interactively with: - @samp{M-x gnosis-add-note} - - -Advanced/Power users may prefer to use @samp{gnosis-add-note--TYPE} - -Example: - -@lisp -(gnosis-add-note--basic :deck "DECK-NAME" - :question "Your Question" - :answer "Answer" - :hint "hint" - :extra "Explanation" - :image "Image displayed before user-input" ;; Optional - :second-image "Image displayed after user-input" ;; Optional - :tags '("tag1" "tag2")) -@end lisp - -By default, the value of image and second image is nil. Their value -must a string, the path of an image, from inside @code{gnosis-images-dir}. - -Each note type has a @samp{gnosis-add-note-TYPE} that is used -interactively & a ``hidden function'' @samp{gnosis-add-note--TYPE} that handles -all the logic. - -Every note type has these values in common: - -@itemize -@item -@code{extra} string value, extra information/explanation displayed after user-input -@item -@code{image} Image displayed @emph{before} user input -@item -@code{second-image} Image displayed @emph{after} user input -@end itemize - -The following sections will cover the important differences you have -to know when creating new notes. - -@node Note Types -@chapter Note Types - -@menu -* Cloze:: -* Basic Type:: -* Double:: -* MCQ (Multiple Choice Question):: -* y-or-n:: -@end menu - -@node Cloze -@section Cloze - -A cloze note type is a format where you create sentences or paragraphs -with ``missing'' words. Almost all note types can be written as a cloze -type in a way. Ideal type for memorizing definitions. - -To get the most out of gnosis, you have to become familiar with cloze type notes. - -You can create a cloze note type using @samp{M-x gnosis-add-note} and -selecting @code{Cloze}, the question should be formatted like this: - -@quotation -@{c1:Cyproheptadine@} is a(n) @{c2:5-HT2@} receptor antagonist used to treat @{c2:serotonin syndrome@} - -@end quotation - -You can also format clozes like Anki if you prefer; e.g @code{@{@{c1::Cyproheptadine@}@}} - -@itemize -@item -For each `cX`-tag there will be created a cloze type note, the above -example creates 2 cloze type notes. - -@item -Each `cX` tag can have multiple clozes, but each cloze must be a -@strong{UNIQUE} word (or a unique combination of words) in given note. -@end itemize - -@node Basic Type -@section Basic Type - -Basic note type is a simple question/answer note, where the user first -sees a ``main'' part, which is usually a question, and he is prompted to -input the answer. - -@node Double -@section Double - -Double note type, is essentially a note that generates 2 basic notes. -The second one reverses question/answer. - -Ideal for vocabulary acquisition, creating vocabulary/translation -notes for a foreign language. - -@node MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) -@section MCQ (Multiple Choice Question) - -MCQ note type, consists of a ``stem'' part that is displayed, and -``options'' for the user to select the right one. - -Answer must be the index NUMBER of the correct answer from OPTIONS@. - -Ideal for self testing & simulating exams - -@node y-or-n -@section y-or-n - -y-or-n (yes or no) note type, user is presented with a question and -prompted to enter character ``y'' or ``n''. - -When using the hidden function @samp{gnosis-add-note--y-or-n}, note that the -ANSWER must be either 121 (@code{y}) or 110 (@code{n}), as those correspond to the -character values used to represent them. - -@node Customization & Development -@chapter Customization & Development - -To make development and customization easier, gnosis comes with -@samp{gnosis-dev} module, that should be used to create a custom database for -testing. - -To use @samp{gnosis-dev}, first you have to @samp{(require 'gnosis-dev)} & run @samp{M-x -gnosis-dev-test}. This will create a new directory 'testing' with a new -database. - -To exit the testing environment, rerun @samp{M-x gnosis-dev-test} and then -enter @samp{n} (no) at the prompt ``Start development env?'' - -@menu -* Creating Custom Note Types:: -* Customizing Gnosis Algorithm:: -@end menu - -@node Creating Custom Note Types -@section Creating Custom Note Types - -Creating custom note types for gnosis is a fairly simple thing to do - -@itemize -@item -First add your NEW-TYPE to @samp{gnosis-note-types} - -@lisp -(add-to-list 'gnosis-note-types 'new-type) -@end lisp - -@item -Create 2 functions; @samp{gnosis-add-note-TYPE} & @samp{gnosis-add-note--TYPE} -@end itemize - -Each note type has a @samp{gnosis-add-note-TYPE} that is used -interactively & a ``hidden function'' @samp{gnosis-add-note--TYPE} that handles -all the logic. - -Refer to @samp{gnosis-add-note-basic} & @samp{gnosis-add-note--basic} for a simple -example of how this is done. - -@itemize -@item -Create @samp{gnosis-review-TYPE} -@end itemize - -This function should handle the review process, displaying it's -contents and updating the database depending on the result of the -review (fail/pass). Refer to @samp{gnosis-review-basic} for an example of how -this should be done. - -@itemize -@item -Optionally, you might want to create your own custom @samp{gnosis-display} functions -@end itemize - -@node Customizing Gnosis Algorithm -@section Customizing Gnosis Algorithm - -@menu -* Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor:: -* Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor:: -@end menu - -@node Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval -@subsection Gnosis Algorithm Initial Interval - -@samp{gnosis-algorithm-interval} is a list of 2 numbers, representing the -first two initial intervals for successful reviews. - -Example: - -@lisp -(setq gnosis-algorithm-interval '(1 3)) -@end lisp - -Using the above example, after first successfully reviewing a note, -you will see it again tomorrow, if you successfully review said note -again, the next review will be after 3 days. - -@node Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor -@subsection Gnosis Algorithm Easiness Factor - -@samp{gnosis-algorithm-ef} is a list that consists of 3 items. - -The first item is the increase factor, used to increase the easiness -factor upon successful review. - -Second item refers to the decrease factor, used to -decrease the easiness factor upon an unsuccessful review. - -The third item is the initial total easiness factor, used to calculate -the next interval. - -The basic's of how this is used is that it's being multiplied with the -last interval upon a successful review, e.g if you last reviewed a -note 6 days ago, and the easiness factor of this note is 2.0, your -next interval would be 6 * 2.0 & the total easiness factor would be -2.0 + increase-factor as well. - -Example: - -@lisp -(setq gnosis-algorithm-ef '(0.3 0.3 1.3)) -@end lisp - -@node Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor -@subsection Gnosis Algorithm Forgetting Factor - -@samp{gnosis-algorithm-ff} is a floating number below 1. - -It's used to calculate the next interval upon an unsuccessful review, -by being multiplied with last interval. - - - -Example: - -@lisp -(setq gnosis-algorithm-ff 0.5) -@end lisp - -For a note with a value of last-interval of 6 days and a ff of 0.5, -upon an unsuccessful review the next interval will be 6 * 0.5 - -@bye -- cgit v1.2.3