Well, I never used my log books as an information retrieval system; the prime purpose was to help me remember what I did an hour ago, a day ago, a week ago.
Of course, I have a digital file of timestamped and commented code snippets and pieces of config. But that's just about the activity of coding; I now think a handwritten log is a good idea for anyone, whatever their trade.
The reason I recommend a hardback notebook, is because it offers the best CYA protection (I was caned as a child). It's sorta symbolic - hard evidence, if you like.
[Edit] You can also scribble in your notebook in meetings, while glancing furtively over your spectacle rims, to intimidate the speaker. Hard copy is power.
Of course, I have a digital file of timestamped and commented code snippets and pieces of config. But that's just about the activity of coding; I now think a handwritten log is a good idea for anyone, whatever their trade.
The reason I recommend a hardback notebook, is because it offers the best CYA protection (I was caned as a child). It's sorta symbolic - hard evidence, if you like.
[Edit] You can also scribble in your notebook in meetings, while glancing furtively over your spectacle rims, to intimidate the speaker. Hard copy is power.