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Memory workspaces are ByteRover’s way of organizing related memories around specific domains of knowledge. Think of them as intelligent containers that help your AI agent access the right context when working on related tasks.

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The Core Concept

A memory workspace groups memories that share a common domain or context. This allows ByteRover’s retrieval algorithm to surface the most relevant knowledge when your agent is working within that domain. 
Memory Workspace: "React Dashboard Project"
├── Component architecture patterns
├── State management decisions
├── API integration approaches
├── Testing strategies
└── Performance optimizations

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Start Simple: One Project, One Workspace

When beginning with ByteRover, adopt a straightforward approach: ✅ Recommended Starting Pattern:
  • Create one memory workspace per coding project
  • Name it after your project: my-ecommerce-app, payment-service-api, mobile-chat-client
  • Let all project-related learnings flow into this single workspace
Example: 
Workspace: "inventory-management-system"
- Database schema decisions
- Authentication implementation
- Error handling patterns
- Deployment configurations
This 1:1 mapping keeps things organized and ensures your agent can access all relevant project context efficiently.

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Evolution: Growing Your Domain Knowledge

As your understanding of a domain deepens, your workspace can evolve beyond a single project:

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Phase 1: Single Project

Workspace: "blog-cms-project"

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Phase 2: Domain Expansion

Workspace: "content-management-systems" (renamed)
├── Blog CMS learnings
├── Documentation platform patterns
├── Multi-tenant CMS architecture
└── Content workflow optimizations

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Phase 3: Expertise Domain

Workspace: "web-content-platforms"
├── CMS implementations
├── Static site generators
├── Headless architecture patterns
├── Content delivery optimization
└── Editorial workflow systems

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How ByteRover’s Algorithm Helps

ByteRover’s retrieval system automatically:
  1. Semantic Search: Finds related memories within the workspace using meaning, not just keywords
  2. Relevance Ranking: Surfaces the most applicable knowledge first

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Best Practices for Developers

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Naming Conventions

  • Use kebab-case: react-native-apps, microservices-architecture
  • Be descriptive but concise: api-authentication not just auth
  • Avoid version numbers: payment-processing not payment-v2

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Workspace Boundaries

✅ Good Domain Separation:
- frontend-optimization
- database-design
- deployment-automation

❌ Too Granular:
- react-hooks-only
- css-flexbox-only
- docker-compose-only

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When to Create New Workspaces

  • Different tech stacks: python-backend vs nodejs-backend
  • Different problem domains: data-processing vs user-interfaces
  • Different business contexts: fintech-compliance vs gaming-performance

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Migration Strategy

When outgrowing your initial workspace structure:
  1. Identify the new domain: What broader category does your knowledge fit?
  2. Rename gradually: Update workspace names to reflect the expanded scope
  3. Let memories accumulate: Don’t restructure existing memories - let new ones flow naturally
  4. Trust the algorithm: ByteRover will adapt to your evolving knowledge organization

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Key Takeaways

  • Start simple: One project = one workspace
  • Evolve naturally: Rename and expand as your domain knowledge grows
  • Trust the system: ByteRover’s algorithm optimizes knowledge retrieval automatically
  • Focus on domains: Group by problem space, not just technology
  • Let it flow: Don’t over-engineer - let memories accumulate organically
Your memory workspaces should grow with your expertise, becoming more sophisticated knowledge domains as you tackle bigger challenges in your development career.