QuarterlyKB (Knowledge Base)

QuarterlyKB

Live at: https://base.quarterly.systems

A living knowledge base for documentation, best practices, and institutional knowledge. Built as a digital garden that grows organically over time.

What It Does

QuarterlyKB is where we document everything - product guides, technical references, best practices, and team knowledge. Unlike traditional documentation that becomes outdated, this is a digital garden that’s continuously updated and interconnected.

Think of it as the team brain - searchable, linked, and always current.

Who It’s For

• Team members looking for answers and context
• New hires getting up to speed
• External users learning our products
• Anyone who needs documentation or guides

How to Use It

Finding Information

Search

• Use the search bar at the top
• Searches all content instantly
• Highlights matches in context

Browse by Topic

• Navigate through categories
• Use the sidebar to explore
• Follow links between related pages

Follow Connections

• Click [[linked pages]] to jump between related content
• See backlinks to discover what references this page
• Explore the knowledge graph visualization

Reading Content

Page Structure

• Each page focuses on one topic
• Links connect related concepts
• Recent changes show at the bottom
• Tags help you find related content

Navigation

• Table of contents on the right
• Breadcrumbs show where you are
• Graph view shows connections
• Search finds anything instantly

Understanding the Garden

Digital Garden Concept

• Content grows organically
• Pages link to related pages
• Not hierarchical - network-like
• Always evolving, never “done”

Why It Works

• Find information through exploration
• Discover connections you didn’t know existed
• Context builds naturally through links
• Knowledge compounds over time

What’s Inside

Product Documentation

• How to use our applications
• Feature guides and tutorials
• Common use cases
• Troubleshooting tips

Best Practices

• Development workflows
• Design patterns
• Security guidelines
• Team processes

Reference Material

• API documentation
• Technical specifications
• Architecture decisions
• Tool configurations

Institutional Knowledge

• Why we built things certain ways
• Historical context
• Lessons learned
• Team conventions

Best Practices

Finding Information

• Start with search - Fastest way to find what you need
• Follow links - Discover related content
• Check backlinks - See what references this topic
• Use tags - Find all pages about a topic

Reading Effectively

• Skim first - Get the overview
• Follow relevant links - Build context
• Bookmark key pages - For quick reference later
• Check “last updated” - Know if info is current

Contributing (for team members)

• Write in Obsidian - Or any markdown editor
• Link liberally - Connect related concepts
• Keep it current - Update as things change
• One topic per page - Stay focused

Common Questions

How do I find something specific? Use the search bar - it searches all content instantly.

What are the [[double brackets]]? Those are links between pages. Click them to jump to related content.

Is this kept up to date? Yes - it’s a living document. Check the “last updated” date on each page.

Can I suggest changes? If you’re on the team, you can edit directly. External users can contact us with suggestions.

Why is it called a ‘digital garden’? Unlike traditional docs that are structured like books, this grows organically like a garden - interconnected and always evolving.

What if a page is outdated? Let us know! We update based on feedback and changes.

Navigation Tips

Quick Navigation

• Cmd/Ctrl + K: Open search
• Click logo: Return to home
• Use breadcrumbs: Navigate up the hierarchy
• Graph view: See all connections

Finding Related Content

• Backlinks: What pages link here?
• Tags: What else has this tag?
• Graph: Visual relationship explorer
• “See Also”: Related pages

Mobile Usage

• Full mobile-friendly design
• Hamburger menu for sidebar
• Search works great on mobile
• Same content, optimized layout

Content Types

Guides: Step-by-step instructions References: Technical documentation Concepts: Explanations and context Decision: Why we chose X over Y Process: How we do recurring tasks

Tips & Tricks

Power User Moves

• Search for partial terms
• Use tags to explore topics
• Check graph view for insights
• Bookmark frequently-used pages

Learning New Topics

1. Search for the main concept
2. Read the overview page
3. Follow links to dive deeper
4. Check backlinks for context
5. Explore related tags

Staying Current

• Subscribe to updates (if available)
• Check “recently updated” section
• Follow links from announcement pages
• Bookmark key reference pages

Understanding Structure

Not Hierarchical

• Content is networked, not tree-like
• Multiple paths to the same information
• Connections reveal relationships
• Explore rather than navigate

Organic Growth

• Pages added as needed
• Links created naturally
• Structure emerges from connections
• Never “complete” - always evolving

Git-Based

• Every change tracked
• Full version history
• See what changed when
• Revert if needed

Getting the Most Value

For Learning

• Start with overview pages
• Follow learning paths
• Explore connections
• Build mental models

For Reference

• Bookmark key pages
• Use search liberally
• Check for updates
• Follow backlinks for context

For Onboarding

• Read the “Start Here” section
• Follow recommended reading paths
• Explore topics you’ll work with
• Ask questions about unclear content

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Status: Live Type: Digital Garden / Living Documentation Updated: Continuously

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