Johannes Schickling - Prisma, Effect and the rise of Local First Development
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Embracing Local First Approach in Web Apps
Adopting a local-first approach in web applications ensures that the app remains useful even when connectivity is lost, unlike server-rendered apps. Local-first apps are always functional and become more enhanced with connectivity for real-time collaboration, data backup, and syncing. This shift challenges the conventional acceptance of software dysfunction in the absence of perfect connectivity, making local-first a significant aspect of software development. Though local-first technology is gaining popularity, implementing it poses challenges in providing a rich client experience while ensuring seamless synchronization.
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