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#2 – Aaron Boodman: From Google Gears to Replicache & Reflect.net

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Replica Cache and Reflect: Choosing between Control and Opinions

The founder of Rossi Corp discusses their two products: replica cache, a client-side only library with a synchronization protocol for local storage, and Reflect, a complete package with backend included. Replica cache offers more control by connecting to various backend stacks, making it flexible but requiring more effort. On the other hand, Reflect is an opinionated hosted service designed for speed and simplicity when starting a new project. Challenges faced in building these technologies include dealing with the unique aspects of web development, such as managing storage and synchronization across different tabs, as well as handling schema migrations in a distributed environment.

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