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All right, welcome back, everybody.

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Today, we're going to do a deep dive into HedgeDoc.

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Ooh, excited.

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It's exciting, right?

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So HedgeDoc is a collaborative markdown editor.

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Sounds interesting.

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Yeah.

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And we have a bunch of different sources today.

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We've got excerpts from their FAQ, their about page, and even a peek into his history.

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Ooh, fun.

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Yeah.

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So think about it this way.

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Imagine you want to use a tool that lets you write and work together

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online seamlessly and then HedgeDoc pops up.

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Like what do you absolutely need to know about them?

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Yeah.

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The need to knows.

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Yes, exactly.

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That's what we're going to uncover today.

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We're like HedgeDoc detectives.

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Yes.

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We're on the case.

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Got to get the clues.

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Exactly.

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So the first clue is figuring out what it actually is.

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Right.

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We got to start with the basics.

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Yeah.

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What is this thing?

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And their about page says it's like Google docs for markdown lovers.

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Ooh, I like that.

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It's a very catchy tagline, but I'm like, okay, but what is it really?

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What's the deeper story?

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What's the deeper story?

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So imagine a platform where you can write and collaborate in real time, just

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like Google docs, but with the power and the simplicity of markdown.

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Right.

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Okay.

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That's HedgeDoc in a nutshell, but it gets really interesting here.

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It's also open source and self-hosted.

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Okay.

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Hold on.

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Open source.

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Yes.

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So like anyone can see the code tinker with it, even build their own versions

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if they want to.

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Absolutely.

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It's all about transparency and community collaboration.

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And the self-hosted part means that you or your organization could

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host it on your own servers.

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So you don't have to rely on big tech companies to store your data.

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So it's like having your own little like writing and collaboration hub with

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like total control over your data.

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That's a big deal.

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I feel like these days.

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It is a big deal, especially with all the concerns about data privacy and

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security these days.

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Right.

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Exactly.

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So we've got like the control aspect, but let's not forget about the

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features, like what can you actually do with this thing?

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Well, first off, it's all web-based.

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So no need for downloads or installations or any of that.

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Oh, nice.

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Convenient.

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Super convenient.

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You can access it from anywhere as long as you have an internet connection.

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Perfect.

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And remember that real-time collaboration we were talking about?

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It's built right in.

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You can have multiple people working on the same document at the same time.

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So no more like emailing drafts back and forth or trying to

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merge like different versions.

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Well, more of that.

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It just streamlines the entire process.

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Awesome.

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So that's a big plus.

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What else?

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Well, it also has a presentation mode.

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Oh, wow.

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So you can turn your notes into slides for sharing.

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That's fancy.

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It is quite fancy and it even supports graphs and diagrams.

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Oh, cool.

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Yeah, which is perfect if you're a visual learner or if you just want to add some,

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you know, yeah, some spice, some pizzazz to your presentation, a little razzle

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dazzle.

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So it sounds like a one-stop shop.

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It really is for collaborative writing presenting.

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But I gotta say something about the name HedgeDoc.

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It's a little unusual.

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You've got a keen eye for detail there.

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Where'd it come from?

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Ria?

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There's a whole backstory there.

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It wasn't always called HedgeDoc.

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Really?

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In fact, it's gone through a few different name changes.

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Ooh, I love OriginStory.

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Each one marks a different step in its evolution.

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Let's rewind the tape, see where it all began.

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All right.

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So picture this.

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It all started with a platform called HackMD.

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HackMD.

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Does that ring a bell for anybody?

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It might.

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I feel like I've heard that before.

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It was pretty popular in the tech community.

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It was this awesome collaborative markdown platform.

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But eventually it's split into two branches, a community version and an

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enterprise version.

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Ah, it's like a family tree branching out.

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Exactly.

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And to avoid confusion, the community driven version was renamed Coding MD.

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Coding MD.

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So Coding MD was essentially the open source community driven offspring of HackMD.

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You got it.

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But the story doesn't end there.

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Oh no, there's more.

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The community decided to take things a step further.

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They decided to create a completely independent project.

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Wow.

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Based on Coding MD and that my friend is how HedgeDock was born.

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So HedgeDock is like the grandchild of HackMD carrying on the legacy of open

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source collaboration, but forging its own path.

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That's pretty cool.

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It is really cool.

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And that spirit of community really permeates everything about HedgeDock.

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Yeah, I love that.

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It's not just about using a tool.

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It's about being part of a movement toward more transparent, collaborative

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and user driven software development.

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I'm here for it.

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Me too.

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Okay, so that's all really cool.

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But let's get down to brass tacks.

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People have questions about HedgeDock.

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Sure.

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Like those practical, everyday concerns that might come up when you're

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thinking about using it.

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That's where these FAQs come in handy.

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Exactly.

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And we have some, they're a treasure trove of real world questions and

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thankfully answers.

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We need those.

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Yes.

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So let's dive into some of these and see what we can clear up.

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Let's do it.

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What are some of the common questions that people have about HedgeDock?

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So one that we see a lot is, can I run multiple HedgeDock instances on the

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same database?

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And the answer is unfortunately, no.

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That's a bummer.

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Why not?

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I know.

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It seems like it'd be handy.

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Like different teams, different projects.

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For different projects.

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But it seems that the HedgeDock server process is not entirely stateless.

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So each instance needs its own space to avoid conflicts and potential data loss.

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They recommend a system that ensures that one instance is always running

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for high availability setups.

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So you minimize any downtime.

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So multiple instances on the same database.

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No go.

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No go.

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It's a no for me.

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What else are people wondering about?

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Another common question is about the missing PDF export feature.

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Oh, really?

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So you can't like download your notes as a PDF easily anymore.

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Not as easily as you used to be able to.

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What happened?

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Well, they used to have a PDF export feature, but it relied on something

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called a headless chromium instance.

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And turns out that created some potential security vulnerabilities.

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Oh, no.

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So they decided to pull the feature for now to prioritize user safety.

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So they're like hitting the pause button.

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Yeah, they're hitting pause to make sure everything is secure and sound.

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Better safe than sorry.

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For now, they suggest using your browser's print to PDF function as a

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workaround, but they are working on bringing back a secure PDF export option.

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Glad to hear that.

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So speaking of security, there are a couple of questions about embedding.

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So why can't you embed like certain PDFs or even HedgeDoc notes on

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other pages using iframes?

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It all comes down to security again.

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It seems to be a recurring theme.

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Security first.

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Many servers are set up to prevent their content from being embedded on other

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websites to avoid things like clickjacking or cross site scripting attacks.

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So it's not that HedgeDoc is being difficult.

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It's actually the server where that content live saying, Nope, not on my watch.

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They do provide options to enable embedding if you absolutely need to do that.

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But they strongly advise against it.

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They even highlight specific configurations you would need to adjust.

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Getting technical.

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They can get a little technical.

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So proceed with caution.

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Do your research and do your research if you are going to try to embed.

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What other like FAQ gems do we have?

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Let's talk about uploads.

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Sometimes people run into issues with uploading images or files getting stuck.

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I hate when that happens.

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I know.

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It's frustrating.

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Very frustrating.

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But more often than not, it's a simple fix.

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The culprit is usually a missing or incorrect domain setting in the configuration.

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Uh, like a typo in the web address.

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Easy mistake to make.

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Thankfully easy to fix.

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They have a whole section on reverse proxy configuration that explains this in detail.

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So don't panic.

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Don't panic.

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It's all good.

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If you run into that issue, you got this.

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Any other common hiccups?

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One more that often trips people up is related to migrations.

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Sometimes HedgeDoc might fail to start properly because of migration issues

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stemming from older versions.

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So they had some bugs that didn't always record whether a migration was

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Like moving your data from an older version of HedgeDoc to a newer one.

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Gotcha.

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Okay.

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And they've created a dedicated troubleshooting guide for this specific issue.

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Okay.

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So you're not alone.

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If you run into it, there's a clear path to resolution.

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That's good.

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It's reassuring to know that they've got these resources to help you.

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Yeah.

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So we've covered a lot.

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We have.

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We've got the features.

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Yes.

293
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We've got the name game.

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We even tackled some common concerns.

295
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Yeah.

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But let's take a step back.

297
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Like, what's the bigger picture here?

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Yeah, that's the real question.

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What makes HedgeDoc truly stand out?

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Because it's more than just a set of features.

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It represents like a philosophy, a shift in how we think about online collaboration.

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Okay.

303
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I'm intrigued.

304
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Let's explore that.

305
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What is so unique about HedgeDoc's approach?

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Well, it really flips the script on traditional software models.

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Okay.

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It's not about a company controlling your data.

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Right.

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And dictating how you collaborate.

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Right.

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It's about empowering users to take ownership.

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Okay.

314
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So with its open source nature, anyone can contribute to its development,

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shape its future direction.

316
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So it's kind of like a community garden.

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Yeah.

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But for software.

319
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I love that analogy.

320
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Where everyone's pitching in to cultivate something awesome.

321
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Exactly.

322
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And the self-hosting aspect adds another layer of control.

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Right.

324
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You're not entrusting your data to a third party.

325
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Okay.

326
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You're holding the keys, deciding where it resides, who has access.

327
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It's like having your own little digital vault for all your collaborative projects.

328
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Yeah.

329
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For your secret documents.

330
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Top secret.

331
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And especially in an age where data breaches and privacy concerns are

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constantly making headlines.

333
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Exactly.

334
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It's so refreshing to see a platform that prioritizes user control and transparency.

335
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For sure.

336
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But how does this translate to like the everyday user?

337
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Yeah.

338
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Like why should they care about HedgeDoc?

339
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Well, let's say you're working on a project with a team.

340
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Okay.

341
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Could be a report, a presentation, brainstorming for a new product launch.

342
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Yeah.

343
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HedgeDoc provides this virtual space where everyone can contribute in real time.

344
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Right.

345
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See each other's edits as they happen and build upon ideas collaboratively.

346
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So it's like having a shared whiteboard that everyone can access.

347
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Exactly.

348
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Yeah.

349
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No matter where they are.

350
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So no more juggling multiple versions of a document or...

351
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Exactly.

352
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... struggling to merge everyone's changes.

353
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It just streamlines that whole process.

354
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Right.

355
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And because it uses Markdown, which is a very simple, intuitive markup language,

356
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the focus stays on the content, not on complex formatting.

357
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Okay.

358
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It's all about getting those ideas down quickly and efficiently.

359
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I mean, I'm all about simple and efficient.

360
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So that's a huge plus for me.

361
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Me too.

362
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And I love that it goes beyond just text.

363
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Right.

364
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You mentioned presentation mode.

365
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Yes.

366
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And the support for graphs and diagrams.

367
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Absolutely.

368
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So you can elevate that collaboration beyond just words.

369
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Imagine seamlessly transitioning from brainstorming in a shared document to

370
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presenting those ideas in a visually engaging way, all within the same platform.

371
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Yeah.

372
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Yeah.

373
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I'm starting to see the bigger picture here.

374
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Good.

375
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It's not just collaborative writing.

376
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Yeah.

377
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It's like collaborative knowledge creation.

378
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It is.

379
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From brainstorming and drafting to presenting and sharing and all this with

380
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a strong emphasis on user control, transparency, community involvement.

381
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That's HedgeDoc.

382
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Yeah.

383
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It's like a breath of fresh air.

384
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I feel like in a digital landscape dominated by closed platforms, data

385
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hungry corporations, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

386
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What about the nitty gritty technical details?

387
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Let's get into it.

388
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We talked about self-hosting, which might sound intimidating to some.

389
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I can see that.

390
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Is it really feasible for like individuals or small teams?

391
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Yeah.

392
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Is it realistic to set up their own HedgeDoc instance?

393
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It's a great question and an understandable concern.

394
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Yeah.

395
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But here's the good news.

396
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HedgeDoc has been designed with accessibility in mind.

397
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Okay.

398
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It has very low system requirements.

399
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Okay.

400
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Meaning it can run smoothly on a variety of hardware.

401
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So you don't need like a massive server farm to host your own HedgeDoc.

402
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Nope.

403
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And the community has put together excellent documentation and guides to walk

404
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you through that set up process step by step.

405
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It's not as daunting as it might seem initially.

406
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That's good to hear.

407
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It seems like the community is really dedicated to making it accessible,

408
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regardless of your technical expertise.

409
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For sure.

410
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Okay.

411
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So we've established that HedgeDoc is user friendly.

412
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Yeah.

413
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Even for self-hosting.

414
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Right.

415
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But are there any limitations we should be aware of?

416
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Hmm.

417
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Good question.

418
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Any features it's missing that might be deal-breakers for some users?

419
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Well, we already talked about the temporary absence of PDF export.

420
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Right.

421
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That's on their roadmap for the future and some users might miss the

422
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extensive plugin ecosystems that other platforms have.

423
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Right.

424
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HedgeDoc's plugin support is still kind of evolving, but it's an area

425
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they're actively working on.

426
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So if you're like someone who loves customizing their workflows with tons of

427
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plugins, HedgeDoc might feel a bit limited at the moment.

428
00:14:05,200 --> 00:14:07,280
Yeah, that's fair to say.

429
00:14:07,280 --> 00:14:12,560
However, the core functionality is so robust and well-designed that it might

430
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not even be a major drawback for a lot of users.

431
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And the beauty of open source is that anyone with the technical skills can

432
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contribute to expanding that plugin ecosystem.

433
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Right.

434
00:14:23,400 --> 00:14:24,040
Exactly.

435
00:14:24,280 --> 00:14:29,160
So it's all about community driven innovation, filling those gaps, shaping

436
00:14:29,160 --> 00:14:30,880
the platform to meet everyone's needs.

437
00:14:30,880 --> 00:14:32,240
It's beautiful.

438
00:14:32,240 --> 00:14:32,560
Yeah.

439
00:14:32,560 --> 00:14:34,160
Okay.

440
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I'm feeling pretty good about HedgeDoc so far, but let's look ahead.

441
00:14:37,800 --> 00:14:38,200
Okay.

442
00:14:38,200 --> 00:14:40,360
Where is this platform headed?

443
00:14:40,360 --> 00:14:40,600
Yeah.

444
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Where is it going?

445
00:14:41,440 --> 00:14:43,840
What's in store for the future of HedgeDoc?

446
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It's exciting to think about the possibilities, right?

447
00:14:46,800 --> 00:14:47,280
Yeah.

448
00:14:47,280 --> 00:14:50,440
We don't have a crystal ball or anything, but we can kind of look at

449
00:14:50,440 --> 00:14:54,200
trends in the direction of the project and make some educated guesses.

450
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Okay.

451
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And I think it's safe to say that HedgeDoc is on an upward trajectory.

452
00:14:58,080 --> 00:14:58,320
All right.

453
00:14:58,320 --> 00:14:59,520
You've got me on the edge of my seat.

454
00:14:59,520 --> 00:14:59,800
Okay.

455
00:14:59,800 --> 00:15:01,120
What kind of trends are we talking about?

456
00:15:01,120 --> 00:15:06,440
So for one, they're actively developing HedgeDoc 2.0, which is a

457
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complete rewrite of the platform using TypeScript.

458
00:15:09,960 --> 00:15:10,320
Okay.

459
00:15:10,320 --> 00:15:15,720
So that signifies a commitment to continuous improvement, modernization,

460
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and staying ahead of the curve.

461
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So they're not just like resting on their laurels.

462
00:15:20,640 --> 00:15:21,160
No.

463
00:15:21,160 --> 00:15:21,520
All right.

464
00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:25,360
They're like actively pushing boundaries, making it even better.

465
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They're pushing it to the limit.

466
00:15:26,440 --> 00:15:26,880
Love it.

467
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And with that increasing emphasis on data privacy and security, I

468
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think HedgeDoc's self-hosting capabilities are going to become even

469
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more appealing to individuals and organizations.

470
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Especially as people are like waking up to the importance

471
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of controlling their data.

472
00:15:43,920 --> 00:15:44,760
Exactly.

473
00:15:44,760 --> 00:15:49,040
So HedgeDoc offers a solution that aligns perfectly with that.

474
00:15:49,040 --> 00:15:49,360
Yeah.

475
00:15:49,360 --> 00:15:50,960
It's like they anticipated this shift.

476
00:15:51,000 --> 00:15:51,560
Yeah.

477
00:15:51,560 --> 00:15:52,040
Yeah.

478
00:15:52,040 --> 00:15:53,680
Toward data consciousness.

479
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Giving users the tools to like take back control of their digital lives.

480
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You got it.

481
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That's pretty forward thinking.

482
00:16:01,200 --> 00:16:02,000
It really is.

483
00:16:02,000 --> 00:16:02,400
Yeah.

484
00:16:02,400 --> 00:16:07,360
And as the community keeps expanding, I expect we'll see even more innovative

485
00:16:07,360 --> 00:16:10,400
features, integrations, use cases emerge.

486
00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:12,000
So it's like a snowball effect.

487
00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:17,920
Like the more users leads to more contributions, which leads to like

488
00:16:17,920 --> 00:16:19,960
a richer, more powerful platform.

489
00:16:20,000 --> 00:16:21,120
It's beautiful.

490
00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:21,440
Yeah.

491
00:16:21,440 --> 00:16:23,720
It's an exciting cycle to be a part of.

492
00:16:23,720 --> 00:16:24,360
I know.

493
00:16:24,360 --> 00:16:24,800
Right.

494
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And it really challenges us to think beyond traditional

495
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models of software development.

496
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Right.

497
00:16:29,720 --> 00:16:34,280
What if this community driven approach becomes the norm?

498
00:16:34,280 --> 00:16:34,760
Yeah.

499
00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:40,080
What if user empowerment becomes the driving force behind technological

500
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innovation, Headstock kind of offers a glimpse into that potential future.

501
00:16:45,240 --> 00:16:45,640
Yeah.

502
00:16:45,640 --> 00:16:49,520
It's a powerful vision and I have to admit it's contagious.

503
00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:50,600
It is contagious.

504
00:16:50,600 --> 00:16:51,080
Okay.

505
00:16:51,080 --> 00:16:53,760
So we've explored the what, the why and the future of Headstock.

506
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We really have.

507
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But before we wrap up, I want to leave our listeners with something to ponder.

508
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Okay.

509
00:16:58,680 --> 00:16:59,440
Love that.

510
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A question just to spark their curiosity and encourage them to dive deeper.

511
00:17:03,240 --> 00:17:04,480
I'm ready for the question.

512
00:17:04,480 --> 00:17:05,000
All right.

513
00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:10,600
So my question is, if Headstock continues to grow and evolve, how might

514
00:17:10,600 --> 00:17:14,480
it disrupt traditional models of knowledge sharing and collaboration?

515
00:17:14,480 --> 00:17:14,960
Wow.

516
00:17:15,040 --> 00:17:20,880
Will it lead to more decentralized community-driven approaches to knowledge creation?

517
00:17:20,880 --> 00:17:21,280
Right.

518
00:17:21,280 --> 00:17:27,240
Will it empower individuals and small teams to compete with larger institutions?

519
00:17:27,240 --> 00:17:28,960
These are great questions.

520
00:17:28,960 --> 00:17:29,120
Yeah.

521
00:17:29,120 --> 00:17:31,800
These are the kinds of questions I hope our listeners will

522
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contemplate as they explore Headstock.

523
00:17:33,600 --> 00:17:35,160
I love that question.

524
00:17:35,160 --> 00:17:39,600
It challenges us to think about the broader societal implications.

525
00:17:39,600 --> 00:17:39,920
Yeah.

526
00:17:39,920 --> 00:17:41,640
It's not just about a tool.

527
00:17:41,640 --> 00:17:41,960
Right.

528
00:17:42,120 --> 00:17:45,120
It's about, like you said, a potential paradigm shift.

529
00:17:45,120 --> 00:17:46,040
Yeah, exactly.

530
00:17:46,040 --> 00:17:50,880
Well, I think we've reached the end of our deep dive into the world of Headstock.

531
00:17:50,880 --> 00:17:52,440
It has been a fascinating journey.

532
00:17:52,440 --> 00:17:53,400
It really has.

533
00:17:53,400 --> 00:17:57,680
And I hope our listeners have gained some valuable insights into this

534
00:17:57,680 --> 00:17:58,960
remarkable platform.

535
00:17:58,960 --> 00:18:00,040
I hope so too.

536
00:18:00,040 --> 00:18:03,240
We encourage you to check out the links in the show notes, of course.

537
00:18:03,240 --> 00:18:04,200
Always, always.

538
00:18:04,200 --> 00:18:07,760
You can try out the Headstock demo, explore their documentation,

539
00:18:07,760 --> 00:18:09,320
and even join the community.

540
00:18:09,320 --> 00:18:10,280
Join the party.

541
00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:10,600
Yeah.

542
00:18:10,600 --> 00:18:12,080
And who knows?

543
00:18:12,120 --> 00:18:12,680
Who knows?

544
00:18:12,680 --> 00:18:14,680
Maybe you'll become part of the Headstock story.

545
00:18:14,680 --> 00:18:16,400
You could be a part of history.

546
00:18:16,400 --> 00:18:18,280
Contributing to its evolution.

547
00:18:18,280 --> 00:18:18,960
Yeah.

548
00:18:18,960 --> 00:18:20,880
And helping to shape the future.

549
00:18:20,880 --> 00:18:22,000
Shaping the future.

550
00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:24,040
Of collaborative knowledge creation.

551
00:18:24,040 --> 00:18:27,200
Until next time, keep those minds curious.

552
00:18:27,200 --> 00:18:27,520
Yes.

553
00:18:27,520 --> 00:18:29,400
And those collaborative spirits high.

554
00:18:29,400 --> 00:18:30,840
Happy collaborating everybody.