Local-First: the Rebirth and Evolution of an Old Paradigm

Everything old is new again – this applies to the IT industry just as much as it does to fashion.

Before the cloud boom, it was common for applications to be installed locally and work offline, while often being able to synchronize with a central server and/or across devices.

So why is this relevant today – and what does it mean for developers, software architects, and businesses?

In this session, we’ll explore these questions and more:
– What “local-first” means, its nuances, and how it differs from other approaches
– When and why you should consider adopting one of these strategies
– What the current local-first software landscape looks like
– Key technical and architectural challenges in building local-first applications
– Where to start if you want to explore this approach further