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What is Local-first Software?
A look at local-first software, the idea that you can have the collaboration of cloud apps while still fully owning your data.
Local-first software: You own your data, in spite of the cloud
A new generation of collaborative software that allows users to retain ownership of their data.
Local-first software: You own your data, in spite of the cloud
A new generation of collaborative software that allows users to retain ownership of their data.
Local-first software: You own your data, in spite of the cloud
A new generation of collaborative software that allows users to retain ownership of their data.
Local-first software: You own your data, in spite of the cloud
A new generation of collaborative software that allows users to retain ownership of their data.
Local-first software: you own your data, in spite of the cloud
Local-first software: you own your data, in spite of the cloud Kleppmann et al., Onward! ’19 Watch out! If you start reading this paper you could be lost for hours following all the interesti…
My Vision for macOS App Distribution
Introducing my vision for a modern alternative to distributing apps outside the Mac App Store and asking the developer community for advice & feedback.
Self-Hosted Software and Apps
A directory of self-hosted software and applications for easy browsing and discovery
Local-first software: you own your data, in spite of the cloud
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A Local-First Case Study | jakelazaroff.com
How I built a local-first app for planning trips, and what I learned about the current state of the local-first ecosystem along the way.
Mac Open Web, by Brian Warren
Mac Open Web - A collection of open and indie Mac, iOS, and web apps that help promote the open web.
Aeronaut for Bluesky
The lovingly crafted Bluesky app designed and built just for the Mac.