localfirst.fm #11 – Adam Wiggins: Local-first Conf 2024
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Jul 2, 2024 Adam Wiggins, founder of Heroku and co-author of the Local First essay, shares insights from the inaugural Local First conference he co-organized. He redefines 'local-first' software, highlighting its community focus and the resurgence of these ideas in tech. Listeners will discover the excitement of in-person interactions and the diversity that enriched the event. Wiggins discusses practical challenges developers face, along with innovative solutions like sync engines and a universal version control system for future projects.
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UI Performance
- Local First apps offer superior UI performance, unlike traditional cloud-based apps.
- This difference is evident in their near-instantaneous response times, a key user benefit.
Notion Train Story
- Johannes Schickling recounts struggling with Notion's slow loading times on a train.
- This highlights the frustration of traditional apps in inconsistent connectivity.
Architectural Convergence
- Many Local First apps and tools share a similar architecture based on event logs and reactive rendering.
- This convergence suggests a common, effective approach to building such software.