Embrace Conflicts, Enhance User Experience

Conflicts in collaborative environments are inevitable, particularly when multiple users or systems work on the same content. Centralized models can lead to immediate recognition of loss, creating an urgent need for resolution. CRDTs (Conflict-free Replicated Data Types) improve user experience by allowing conflicts to be discovered distant in space or time, which can prevent immediate disruption. However, users must still engage in managing substantial semantic divergences, especially in scenarios similar to Git merges, where the extent of changes can leave individuals questioning whether to discard their efforts or find a solution. Thus, effectively handling conflicts is crucial for a seamless user experience.