Working Efficiently Within a 20KB Note Size Limit
Working Efficiently Within a 20KB Note Size Limit
Constraints improve clarity. A 20KB cap in FragBin encourages focused, portable knowledge artifacts.
1. Why the Cap Helps
- Discourages dumping giant logs
- Forces summarization
- Improves load time & indexing
2. Trim Bloat Tactically
Bloat Source | Remedy |
---|---|
Large stack trace repeats | Keep first + delta |
Verbose JSON | Collapse with placeholders |
Inline assets | Link externally |
3. Modularize
Split multi-topic content into separate pastes. Link them with a small index.
4. Summarize Early
Lead with context + TL;DR so readers decide relevance quickly.
5. Compression Patterns
- Remove redundant whitespace
- Use tables instead of verbose bullet groups
- Replace repeated directory paths with variables
6. Monitor Size As You Type
If the UI shows remaining bytes, treat <10% remaining as a refactor signal.
7. Checklist Before Saving
- Removed noise
- Split oversized sections
- Clear summary present
Working within limits is an editing skill-one that keeps FragBin fast and content digestible.
Published 9/7/2025