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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6 articles tagged with IndexedDB
Offline-First Forms: Queuing Writes Until Connectivity Returns
The Offline-First form engineering architecture. How to build resilient web forms using Service Worker Background Sync API, IndexedDB queueing, and retry exponential backoff.
8/1/202625 min read
RAG Optimization: Implementing Local Embedding Cache Layers
Speed up Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Learn how to implement an IndexedDB-based embedding cache to eliminate redundant network API calls.
7/10/202612 min read
IndexedDB vs. OPFS: Write Throughput and Latency Performance Benchmarks
Analyze detailed database benchmarks comparing traditional IndexedDB with sqlite3 WASM mounted on the Origin Private File System (OPFS). Learn why OPFS is 25x faster.
7/10/202613 min read
Local-First Real-time Sync: The New Standard for Web Apps in 2026
Waiting for the server is so 2024. Explore the rise of local-first architectures and why instant, offline-capable sync is the baseline in 2026.
4/6/202611 min read
Local-First: The New Standard for Web Apps in 2026
Offline-capable is no longer enough. Learn how local-first architecture is eliminating loading states and making the web feel as fast as desktop software.
3/14/202612 min read