July 30th, 2025 × #LocalFirst#SyncEngines#WebDev#Databases
Sync Engines and Local Data
Scott and Wes tour the wild landscape of local-first sync engines, from Zero and LiveStore to InstantDB, Convex, Electric SQL and more. Find out which one fits your stack, and why your app might soon feel instant.
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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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