Some notes on Local-First Development

11/13/2023

This blog post discusses the concept of "local-first" development and its benefits. Local-first development focuses on building applications that prioritize user control and data ownership, enabling offline functionality and collaboration. The author highlights the limitations of cloud-based applications that rely heavily on internet connectivity and data synchronization, and argues for the importance of building applications that work seamlessly offline. The post also explores various strategies and technologies that can be employed to achieve local-first development, such as conflict resolution algorithms and peer-to-peer networking. Overall, the article emphasizes the advantages of local-first development in terms of user autonomy, privacy, and resilience.

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