Overview
Content Stage is a way to describe the developmental phase of an idea or note within this Digital Garden.
It marks how far a piece of content has grown —from its earliest spark to its most polished form.
Stages
Breakdown into separate glossary notes
🌱 Seed
- Definition: A raw idea, note, or reference that hasn’t been expanded yet.
- Purpose: Seeds are placeholders —small sparks that may grow into something more substantial later.
- Example: A short note like “Curiosity is the engine of learning” or a link to an article you want to revisit.
🌿 Sprout
- Definition: A developing thought or partially explored idea. It’s more fleshed out than a seed but still incomplete.
- Purpose: Sprouts show your thinking in progress, inviting iteration and refinement.
- Example: A draft blog post titled “Why curiosity matters in game design” with bullet points and scattered thoughts, but not yet polished.
🌳 Tree
- Definition: A mature, well-developed piece of writing or knowledge. It’s structured, cohesive, and ready to stand on its own.
- Purpose: Trees represent established knowledge —something you’re confident enough to share widely.
- Example: A full essay on “The role of curiosity in lifelong learning” with references, examples, and a clear argument.
🍎 Fruit
- Definition: A polished, shareable output derived from your trees. It’s meant for consumption by others outside the garden.
- Purpose: Fruits are the harvest—knowledge transformed into something consumable, portable, and impactful.
- Example: A published article, a talk, or a video summarizing your essay on curiosity for a broader audience.