924: Sync Engines and Local Data
Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats · Wes Bos & Scott Tolinski - Full Stack JavaScript Web Developers
July 30, 202546m 11s
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Show Notes
Wes and Scott talk about local-first sync engines—why they matter, what makes apps feel fast, and which platforms stand out. From LiveStore to Convex to Instant DB, they break down the pros and cons of each and debate what the “next React” might look like in a local-first future.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:52 Intro to local data: what makes apps feel fast
- 05:08 Could the next React be a local-first sync engine?
- 08:23 LiveStore
- 18:01 Zero
- 21:58 Instant DB
- 24:18 Brought to you by Sentry.io
- 24:43 Convex
- 27:54 ElectricSQL
- 29:48 PowerSync and PartyKit
- 30:51 Choosing the right sync engine
- 40:34 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs
Sick Picks
- Scott: Rummikub
- Wes: Headphone covers
Shameless Plugs
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