I like using this notebook for writing SQL, learning methodologies, and writing down notes in general. The dots are useful as a guide that helps me write more neatly, and I love that I can section the notes freely. I wish the cover came in pretty colors, but black is okay. I often use color pencils to highlight key points or to organize ideas. It travels well accompanying the laptop computer. I do LOVE the quality of the pages. I wish the dots were slightly faded or lighter. When I write a dot, it's hard to see, because the page is full of dots. So I just write my dots bigger; problem solved. Once using it for one month, I quickly realized I LOVE this notebook and got two more. so Thank You for making this! and Thanks for reading.