by aaron-boodman, james-cowling, johannes-schickling, kyle-mathews
Four sync engine builders reveal that the real disagreement isn't sync vs. no-sync—it's where you draw the line between server authority and client autonomy, and every position demands different trade-offs.
by johannes-schickling
Web apps can rival native quality by replacing server-centric data architecture with client-side SQLite and automatic sync engines, eliminating loading states and enabling instant responsiveness
by johannes-schickling
A client-centric state management framework combining reactive SQLite with event sourcing and built-in sync, designed for high-performance local-first applications
by johannes-schickling
Building a native-quality music app in the browser requires treating the web as a game engine problem — custom schedulers, canvas rendering, and event-sourced SQLite replace the standard toolkit when you refuse to accept spinners.