Changelog Master Feed Local-first, y/n? (Changelog & Friends #71)
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Nov 22, 2024 
Johannes Schickling, a local-first software expert, and James Long, a software developer passionate about browser technologies, dive into the local-first movement. They discuss the benefits and trade-offs of local-first applications, emphasizing performance and simplicity. The conversation touches on the challenges of integrating these apps with traditional architectures and the evolution toward 'mostly local' solutions. Their insights into the use of SQLite and community engagement provide a hopeful outlook on the future of app development.
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Fly.io's Flexibility
- Kurt Mackey found Heroku limiting for complex tasks like full-text search and LLMs.
- Fly.io offers more primitives and control for developers.
Guests' Background
- James Long and Johannes Schickling, frequent Changelog guests, join to discuss local-first development.
- Both have prior experience discussing topics like Actual, Electron, and open source.
Local-First Applicability
- James Long's blog post challenges the notion of local-first as the future for all apps.
- This conversation aims to clarify the definition and nuances of local-first development.