Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 793: The Local First Landscape
Jul 10, 2024
Scott and Wes explore the fascinating world of local first applications, highlighting their speed and efficiency by managing data directly in the browser. They discuss popular local first tools, like Linear and Superhuman, and delve into the intricacies of synchronization and user control. The conversation covers various local database solutions, emphasizing user privacy and the challenges developers face. They also share essential gadgets for roadside assistance, ensuring you're equipped for any tech emergency.
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Local-First App Advantages
- Local-first apps prioritize storing data locally on the user's device, similar to native apps.
- This approach offers benefits like speed and offline functionality, with background syncing.
Examples of Local-First Apps
- Scott Tolinski mentions several local-first apps he finds impressive, including Linear, Tweek.so, and Superhuman.
- He highlights how these apps leverage local storage for speed, demonstrating his point about the technology's effectiveness.
Local-First App Benefits
- Local-first apps load quickly, offer privacy due to local storage, and simplify authentication when only local data is used.
- Authentication becomes relevant when syncing data across devices, not solely for local use.