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Local First and TypeScript’s Missing Library with Johannes Schickling
In this episode, Scott and Wes dive into the world of local-first apps with Johannes Schickling, the mastermind behind Prisma. From databases, WASM for non-JS, to authentication challenges, they explore the ins and outs of crafting apps that prioritize local functionality.
Show Notes
- 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!
- 01:10 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
- 01:28 What is Overtone?
- 03:45 Can you explain the experience you're trying to achieve?
- 06:43 What makes the best music app? Is it local first?
- 08:03 Is it best to create a local first app from the ground up?
- 10:31 What are the considerations when making a local first app?
- 13:04 What database are you using?
- Riffle.
- 16:12 How do you handle authentication?
- 19:15 Pick the tech based on the problem.
- 20:40 WASM for Non-JS or heavy lifting tasks.
- 24:39 How did you get SQLite running in the browser?
- 27:58 What about WA-SQLite, how does it compare to Riffle?
- TLDraw Make-real.
- 29:24 The backstory of Effect for TypeScript.
- 34:04 What actually is Effect?
- 39:32 Consolidating tools.
- 42:30 What's a cool aspect of Effect that is often overlooked?
- 45:47 Building a web server with this.
- EffectTS RPC.
- 48:16 Will this ever get "Bluebirded"?
- 50:29 What about promises?
- Zio World
- 52:19 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.
Sick Picks
- Johannes: Open Telemetry, Sentry Open Telemetry.
Shameless Plugs
- Johannes: localfirst.fm.
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