This podcast discusses ElectricSQL, a local-first sync layer for web and mobile apps. They also debunk the myth of 'learning styles' and highlight the benefits of active learner involvement. The hosts debate whether XML is better than YAML and explore the concept of idempotency in programming. They also mention HyperDX, an open-source alternative to Datadog or New Relic.
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ElectricSQL provides a local-first sync layer for web and mobile apps, offering instant reactivity and conflict-free data store.
Ned Batch Elder challenges the concept of learning styles and encourages learners to make informed choices based on their individual needs and preferences.
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Electric SQL project
Electric SQL is a project that provides a local first sync layer for web and mobile apps. Built with Elixir, it offers instant reactivity, real-time multi-user interactions, and a conflict-free data store. By using Electric SQL, developers can have their app code directly communicate with an embedded local database, with data syncing happening in the background through active-to-active data replication. The project is drop-in compatible with existing data models, migrations tooling, web frameworks, and component libraries, with the only requirement being Postgres.
Learning how you learn
In a blog post by Ned Batch Elder, the concept of learning styles is challenged. Ned clarifies that the intention of his statement urging people to "learn how you learn" was not related to the debunked theory of visual, auditory, and kinesthetic learners. Instead, he encourages learners to actively choose their learning path by asking themselves specific questions. These questions include preferences regarding starting with computer science theory versus writing small programs, diving into the inner workings of things versus learning how to use them, and the preference for videos or reading text. Ned's post highlights that with the abundance of learning resources available, learners need to make informed choices based on their individual needs and preferences.
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Introduction to Electric SQL and debunking learning styles
ElectricSQL is a project that offers a local-first sync layer for web and mobile apps, Ned Batchelder writes about the myth of the myth of “learning styles”, Carl Johnson thinks XML is better than YAML, Berkan Sasmaz defines and describes “idempotency” & HyperDX is an open source alternative Datadog or New Relic.