Building a Local-First Note-Taking App: Sync Without a Server
The Local-First software architecture guide. How to build a serverless note-taking app using IndexedDB (RxDB / ElectricSQL), WebRTC P2P mesh sync, and Yjs CRDTs.
8/1/202625 min read
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21 articles tagged with CRDT
Building a Multiplayer Whiteboard: OT vs CRDT for This Use Case
The real-time multiplayer whiteboard trade-off analysis. Operational Transformation (OT) vs Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDT) for spatial canvas state sync.
8/1/202625 min read
Building a Real-Time Collaborative Cursor System: Figma-Style
The collaborative UI engineering deep-dive. WebSocket presence channels, cursor position broadcasting, CRDT conflict-free state merging, and smooth cursor interpolation.
8/1/202625 min read
The Local-First Paradigm: Core Architectural Principles
Take back control of user data. Learn the core architectural pillars of local-first development and offline-first state synchronization.
7/13/202613 min read
Conflict Resolution Patterns: Loro CRDT vs. Yjs
Explore the internal state sync algorithms of Yjs and Loro CRDT. Learn how memory allocations, update compression, and history tracking differ in production environments.
7/10/202612 min read
Delta Compression: Optimizing Network Payloads in Loro CRDT State Sync
Slash network payload overhead. Learn how to configure delta compression, binary encoding, and state differences inside Loro CRDT channels.
7/10/202612 min read
Git-Style Version Control for Local-First Documents using Loro CRDT
Learn how to build collaborative version control systems. Implement Git-style branch, checkout, commit, and diff operations inside Loro CRDT database models.
7/10/202614 min read
Reactive UIs with Loro CRDT: Binding State Mutations to Event Listeners
Learn how to build responsive, state-driven React interfaces. Bind Loro CRDT mutation streams to component render cycles.
7/10/202612 min read
Why Loro CRDT is Redefining High-Performance Local-First Sync
Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) are notoriously memory-hungry. Learn how Loro, built in Rust, optimizes client-side state sync for real-time multiplayer apps.
7/10/202611 min read
Cross-Platform Collaborative Apps: Running Loro CRDT inside iOS and Android Native Targets
Learn how to integrate Loro CRDT inside Swift and Kotlin using Rust FFI bindings. Build ultra-fast local-first cross-platform synchronization pipelines.
7/10/202614 min read
Handling Complex Sync Conflicts: Automatic Merging with Loro CRDT
Analyze conflict resolution mechanics inside Loro CRDT. Learn how to design offline sync channels, handle concurrent map updates, and merge schemas.
7/10/202613 min read
Securing Collaborative States: Peer Identity Verification in Loro CRDT
Prevent malicious state injections in local-first apps. Learn how to implement public-key signing and verification for Loro CRDT update blobs.
7/10/202613 min read