LOCAL-FIRST SOFTWARE: YOU OWN YOUR DATA, IN SPITE OF THE CLOUD

Summary from the TLDR Web Dev newsletter

"Local-first software" combines the benefits of cloud apps, like real-time collaboration and multi-device access, with the data ownership and control of traditional local applications. This approach prioritizes local storage and networks over centralized servers, making data modifications and access faster and independent of constant internet connectivity. Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) are a promising foundational technology for achieving these goals, but more research and experimentation are still needed.