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The missing sync layer for modern apps (News)

Sep 25, 2023

Ned Batchelder writes about the myth of the myth of “learning styles”, Carl Johnson think XML is better than YAML, Berkan Sasmaz defines and describes 'idempotency', and HyperDX is an open source alternative to Datadog or New Relic.

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Ned Batchelder

Carl Johnson

Berkan Sasmaz

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Quick takeaways

Electric SQL offers a local-first sync layer for web and mobile apps, providing instant reactivity and conflict-free data syncing.

The belief in different learning styles for programming has been debunked, emphasizing the importance of active learner participation in choosing their learning path.

Deep dives

Electric SQL: A Local-First Sync Layer for Web and Mobile Apps

Electric SQL is a project that enables local-first sync for web and mobile apps. It uses Elixir and is compatible with existing data models, migrations, and web frameworks, requiring only Postgres as a dependency. The project offers instant reactivity, real-time multi-user interactions, and conflict-free data syncing.

Discussion on Electric SQL and Advice on Learning Programming

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Software development learning resources, XML vs YAML debate, and updates on ongoing stories

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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.

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