localfirst.fm #4 – Martin Kleppmann: CRDTs, Automerge, generic syncing servers & Bluesky
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Feb 28, 2024 
Exploring CRDTs, Automerge, and generic syncing servers with Martin Kleppmann. Discussing the future impact on local-first software. Transition from JSON CRDT paper to Auto Merge. Evolution and future enhancements of Auto Merge. Peer-to-peer syncing and transition to local-first software. Evolution of local-first technology and user control over data. Impact of local-first computing on niche use cases.
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Deploying Automerge Apps
- Deploy a simple sync server, potentially self-hosted, or use a hosted service when deploying Automerge apps.
- Strive for open standard sync protocols to enable provider interoperability.
Hybrid Approach: P2P and Cloud
- An ideal local-first setup combines peer-to-peer for speed and cloud services for reliability.
- CRDTs offer network agnosticism, making this hybrid approach feasible.
Generic Backends
- Local-first shifts application logic to the client, enabling generic, serverless backends.
- This reduces developer workload and cost, fostering a diverse app ecosystem.