Textfilers
Textfilers is a term used to describe individuals, groups, or software systems that manage information by storing it primarily as plain text files. The practice emphasizes human readability, portability across platforms, and compatibility with version control. While not a formal standard, the term is used in software development, digital archiving, and personal knowledge management to distinguish text-centric workflows from binary or proprietary formats.
Common file formats include plain text (.txt), Markdown (.md), CSV (.csv), JSON (.json), and YAML (.yaml). Textfilers
Workflows rely on text editors, command-line tools, and version-control systems like Git, which support diffs, branching,
Advantages include human readability, long-term accessibility, and easy integration with automated tooling and backups. Limitations include
Historically, text-based storage predates many binary formats and remains influential in software development and digital preservation.