📅 2023-03-29 — Session: Setup and Management of Dropbox Symbolic Links
🕒 19:10–20:15
🏷️ Labels: Dropbox, Linux, Symbolic Links, File Management, Data Science
📂 Project: Dev
⭐ Priority: MEDIUM
Session Goal: The primary objective of this session was to explore and implement techniques for managing symbolic links within Dropbox and Linux environments to enhance file synchronization and accessibility.
Key Activities:
- Instructions were provided on creating links to shared folders in Dropbox using both the desktop and web interfaces.
- Detailed steps were outlined for copying shortcuts in Windows and Dropbox, including permissions considerations.
- Several guides were followed to create symbolic links for file synchronization between local directories and Dropbox, utilizing command-line operations in Linux.
- Troubleshooting guidance was sought for symlink visibility and readability issues in Dropbox.
- An overview of data science project structure and organization was also discussed, focusing on enhancing collaboration and reproducibility.
Achievements:
- Successfully created symbolic links for Dropbox synchronization, improving file management across different platforms.
- Clarified the process of linking shared folders in Dropbox, both locally and online.
Pending Tasks:
- Further troubleshooting is required to address any remaining symlink issues in Dropbox, especially concerning visibility and accessibility.
- Additional exploration of data project organization methods to ensure best practices in reproducibility and collaboration.