alex good dives into why cloud-dependent stuff is so flimsy these days and introduces "git-like" data structures. he shows us a path from weak client-server models towards robust systems where your device holds the keys, using automerge tech
his talk covers implementation details like rich-text merging but also how this new way simplifies dev workflows by decentralizing everything
i'm curious if anyone has tried building with these local-first principles? have they paid off in practice or are we stuck waiting for big companies to catch up on privacy and security?
thoughts:is the future really about pushing more data onto our devices, even when it's just a few years old?
what kind of apps will thrive under this model - maybe those that prioritize local storage over constant syncing?
full read:
https://www.infoq.com/presentations/local-first-build-software/?utm_campaign=infoq_content&utm_source=infoq&utm_medium=feed&utm_term=global