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Johannes Schickling - Prisma, Effect and the rise of Local First Development

Apr 21, 2024

Johannes Schickling, founder of Prisma, discusses local-first development, the Effect library for async code in TypeScript, and building Overtone app. Topics include evolution of programming concepts, challenges for developers, and tools for document generation and TypeScript performance.

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Local first approach prioritizes offline functionality and user experience over cloud dependence.

Unique challenges and opportunities in app architecture arise with local first development.

Transitioning to local first approach mandates exploration of new frameworks for improved data availability.

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Building Apps with Local First Approach

Local first approach is highlighted as a pivotal shift in app development, aiming to prioritize user experience over cloud dependence. The concept involves creating apps that work fully offline, enabling collaboration and enhanced performance through connectivity. Implementing this approach, however, presents challenges, such as ensuring sync ability to various platforms, while striving for a unified user experience. Despite current obstacles, the shift towards local first app development is expected to simplify software operations and reduce accidental complexity in the long term.

Embracing Local First Approach in Web Apps

01:20

Embrace Local First Approach for App Development

01:20

Introduction

4min

Evolution of Project and Sabbatical Decision

9min

Programming Challenges for Experienced Developers and Building Developer Tools in Various Languages

3min

Evolution of Programming Concepts

22min

Exploring Local First Development and Overtone Music App

32min

Exploring Key Value Stores and Project Management Tools

7min

Tools for Document Generation and TypeScript Performance Optimization

5min

This week we have Johannes Schickling, the founder and former CEO of Prisma. We talk about what he's been up to in the last few years and what he envisions for the future of software development. He is a contributor to the Effect library which is a new way to write asynchronous code in TypeScript. We also talk about the rise of local first development, how it's changing the way we build software, and how he's using it to build his new app Overtone.

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Nix - https://nixos.org
Attest - https://github.com/arktypeio/arktype/tree/2.0/ark/attest#cli + https://ui.perfetto.dev/

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