What is Local-first?
It is a software approach based on keeping and processing data on the device without being dependent on an internet connection.
Overview
The local-first approach aims to store the user's data on their own device rather than on cloud servers. Even if the internet goes down, the app continues to work and data remains safe on the device. When the internet comes on, the devices synchronize among themselves and update the data.
How it works
The application writes the data to a local database and matches this data with the server or other devices in the background when there is an internet connection.
Where it is used
It is used in note-taking applications, personal artificial intelligence tools, and privacy-focused software.
Commonly confused with
It can only be confused with offline work; However, this approach aims to preserve the synchronization ability while offline.
Frequently asked questions
What happens if my data and device are corrupted?
Local-first applications can often back up to the cloud in an encrypted manner, but priority always goes to the local copy.
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