localfirst.fm #12 – James Pearce: Tinybase
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Jul 23, 2024 In this episode, James Pearce, the creator of TinyBase, discusses the platform's custom query system, persistence, and syncing integrations. They explore the challenges of data synchronization in local-first apps and the journey of crafting TinyBase while living on a boat. James also shares insights on Facebook's impact through open-source projects and the development of a local-first GitHub client on TinyBase.
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The Genesis of TinyBase
- James created TinyBase to manage the state of open-source projects and envisioned an app to manage open-source portfolios.
- He wanted a tabular data store with database-like semantics but in-memory.
TinyBase: A Craftsmanship Approach
- James aimed to build TinyBase as "perfect" software, prioritizing thorough testing, documentation, and a small codebase.
- This craftsmanship approach led to the development of supporting tools for documentation and testing.
What is TinyBase?
- TinyBase is a reactive data store for local-first apps, handling data loading and synchronization.
- Developers build UIs as pure functions of TinyBase's data, simplifying app development.