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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Sep 2

Our second #special is out.

Following the great success of @localfirstconf.com in Berlin, we're excited to share more about the vision for SyncConf 2025 in SF.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Jun 17

Full episode, show notes and transcript on www.localfirst.fm/26

YouTube link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAY5...

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Jun 17

Episode #26 is out.

Adam Fish on building sync engines at scale with Ditto and Realm.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · May 26

Full episode, show notes and transcript on www.localfirst.fm/25

YouTube link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=hy9p...

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#24 – Ben Holmes: Astro, Simple Sync Engine & Warp

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · May 26

Episode #25 is out.

Tanner Linsley on React Query, TanStack DB and building great developer tools.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · May 6

Full episode, show notes and transcript on

www.localfirst.fm/24

YouTube link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=nye4...

Local-First Landscape Intro

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · May 6

Episode #24 is out.

Ben Holmes (@bholmes.dev) on exploring local-first software by building a simple sync engine from scratch.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

Ready to build your next local-first app? Start exploring the Local-First Landscape now!

Let’s build something great!

Intro video: youtu.be/MNn35BxYjE0
Landscape: localfirst.fm/landscape

#23 – Sujay Jayakar: Dropbox, Convex

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

This is a community effort. All data is open source and maintained in collaboration with the tool authors themselves. Want to add or update info? Submit a PR on GitHub.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

New to some concepts? We've got you covered. Every term and metric comes with clear, detailed explanations to help you make informed decisions.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

Every view is shareable. Found a useful combination of tools? Share it instantly with your team via a link or QR code.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

Use powerful filters to narrow down technologies based on your specific needs - whether it's React compatibility, offline support, or platform requirements. Find the perfect match for your project.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

Navigating local-first tech can be overwhelming. Sync engines, CRDTs, reactive databases - where do you start? We've created an interactive resource to help you explore and compare all the options in one place.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 29

Announcing the Local-First Landscape

A comprehensive guide to help developers choose the right tools for building local-first applications.

localfirst.fm/landscape

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 15

Full episode, show notes and transcript on www.localfirst.fm/23

YouTube link:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUd8...

#22 – Paul Butler: Jamsocket - localfirst.fm

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Apr 15

Episode #23 is out.

Sujay Jayakar (@sujayakar.bsky.social) on building the sync engine behind Dropbox and Convex.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Mar 25

Full episode, show notes and transcript on

www.localfirst.fm/22

YouTube link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=1o3M...

#21 – Seph Gentle: Google Wave, eg-walker, creativity, AI - localfirst.fm

localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Mar 25

Episode #22 is out.

Paul Butler on Jamsocket, Y-Sweet and when to build vs buy a sync engine.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Feb 25

Full episode, show notes and transcript on

www.localfirst.fm/21

YouTube link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynz2...

#20 – Adam Wulf: Muse - localfirst.fm

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Feb 25

Episode #21 is out.

Seph Gentle on Google Wave, eg-walker, rich text editing and thoughts on AI.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Feb 4

Full episode, show notes and transcript on www.localfirst.fm/20

YouTube link:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM26...

Special episode: Apps vs Files with Gordon Brander, Peter van Hardenberg & Jess Martin. - localfirst.fm

localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Feb 4

Episode #20 is out.

Adam Wulf (@adamwulf.bsky.social) on the evolution of Muse, life as a solopreneur and analytics in local-first applications.

Full episode links and show notes in the comments.

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localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Jan 14

Full episode, show notes and transcript on www.localfirst.fm/s1

YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVaB...

#19 – Brooklyn Zelenka: UCAN, Beehive, Beelay - localfirst.fm

localfirst.fm @localfirst.fm · Jan 14

Full episode, show notes and transcript on www.localfirst.fm/19

YouTube link: www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAuD...