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Collaborative Text Editing and Event Sourcing
This chapter explores the complexities involved in implementing collaborative text editing systems, particularly through the lens of event sourcing. It highlights challenges such as maintaining accurate index references during simultaneous edits and compares methodologies like Operational Transformation and Conflict-free Replicated Data Types. The discussion also examines efficient state management strategies for collaborative applications, emphasizing the balance between event retention and storage efficiency.