cognitive/docs/tools/network_analysis.md

# Network Analysis in Obsidian

## Overview

Network analysis in Obsidian provides powerful tools for understanding and optimizing your knowledge graph. This guide covers the key concepts, tools, and techniques for analyzing and improving your knowledge network.

## Core Concepts

### Graph Theory Basics
- [[nodes_and_edges]] - Basic network components
  - Nodes (notes/files)
  - Edges (links/relationships)
  - Directionality
- [[graph_metrics]] - Measurement tools
  - Degree centrality
  - Betweenness centrality
  - Clustering coefficient
- [[network_topology]] - Structure patterns
  - Hub-and-spoke
  - Mesh networks
  - Hierarchical structures

### Knowledge Networks
- [[knowledge_graphs]] - Information networks
  - Concept mapping
  - Relationship types
  - Semantic networks
- [[network_evolution]] - Growth patterns
  - Organic growth
  - Planned expansion
  - Refactoring
- [[network_health]] - Quality metrics
  - Connectivity
  - Coverage
  - Coherence

## Analysis Tools

### Built-in Tools
- [[graph_view]] - Visual analysis
  - Layout options
  - Filtering
  - Grouping
- [[local_graph]] - Note context
  - Immediate connections
  - Depth settings
  - Filter options
- [[backlinks]] - Reference tracking
  - Incoming links
  - Outgoing links
  - Unlinked mentions

### Community Plugins
- [[network_analysis_plugins]] - Extended tools
  - Graph analysis
  - Visualization
  - Metrics
- [[dataview_analysis]] - Data queries
  - Network queries
  - Relationship analysis
  - Custom views
- [[graph_visualization]] - Enhanced display
  - Custom layouts
  - Styling options
  - Interactive features

## Analysis Techniques

### Structural Analysis
- [[centrality_analysis]] - Node importance
  - Degree centrality
  - Eigenvector centrality
  - PageRank
- [[cluster_analysis]] - Group detection
  - Community detection
  - Topic clustering
  - Hierarchical clustering
- [[path_analysis]] - Connection routes
  - Shortest paths
  - Alternative paths
  - Bridge identification

### Content Analysis
- [[semantic_analysis]] - Meaning extraction
  - Topic modeling
  - Content similarity
  - Semantic relationships
- [[metadata_analysis]] - Property analysis
  - Tag analysis
  - Attribute patterns
  - Temporal analysis
- [[link_analysis]] - Connection patterns
  - Link types
  - Link strength
  - Link quality

## Optimization Strategies

### Network Improvement
- [[network_cleanup]] - Maintenance
  - Broken links
  - Orphaned notes
  - Duplicate content
- [[network_organization]] - Structure
  - Topic grouping
  - Hierarchy design
  - Link patterns
- [[network_growth]] - Expansion
  - New connections
  - Content gaps
  - Integration points

### Quality Assurance
- [[quality_metrics]] - Measurement
  - Completeness
  - Consistency
  - Coherence
- [[quality_improvement]] - Enhancement
  - Link quality
  - Content quality
  - Structure quality
- [[quality_monitoring]] - Tracking
  - Health checks
  - Progress tracking
  - Issue detection

## Best Practices

### Network Design
- [[network_architecture]] - Structure design
  - Modularity
  - Scalability
  - Maintainability
- [[linking_strategies]] - Connection methods
  - When to link
  - How to link
  - Link types
- [[growth_patterns]] - Evolution
  - Organic growth
  - Planned expansion
  - Refactoring

### Maintenance
- [[regular_maintenance]] - Upkeep
  - Daily checks
  - Weekly reviews
  - Monthly audits
- [[issue_resolution]] - Problem solving
  - Common issues
  - Solutions
  - Prevention
- [[optimization_cycles]] - Improvement
  - Analysis
  - Planning
  - Implementation

## Advanced Topics

### Custom Analysis
- [[custom_metrics]] - Measurement
  - Metric design
  - Implementation
  - Validation
- [[custom_visualizations]] - Display
  - Layout design
  - Styling
  - Interaction
- [[custom_algorithms]] - Processing
  - Analysis methods
  - Optimization
  - Automation

### Integration
- [[external_tools]] - Tool connection
  - Network analysis tools
  - Visualization tools
  - Data analysis tools
- [[data_export]] - Information sharing
  - Export formats
  - Integration points
  - Analysis sharing
- [[automation]] - Process automation
  - Analysis automation
  - Reporting
  - Maintenance

## References
- [[graph_theory_basics]]
- [[network_analysis_tools]]
- [[visualization_techniques]]
- [[optimization_methods]]

## See Also
- [[knowledge_management]]
- [[data_visualization]]
- [[system_optimization]]