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Local-First Software
Data Ownership
Local First Software
Web Development
Sqlite
Crdts
Data Synchronization
Actual Budget
Sync Engines
Jazz
Electric SQL
Local-First Applications
Automerge
Collaboration
Tanstack DB
Software Development
Software Quality
Webassembly
Distributed Systems
Event Sourcing

A podcast about local-first software development

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Latest Episodes

CfP for Local-first Conf 2026 is open. Adam and Johannes discuss this year’s conference themes.

Mentioned in podcast:

• Adam Wiggins: x.com/_adamwiggins_ / adamwiggins.com

• Local-First Conf 2026

Links:

•  Website: localfirst.fm

• X/Twitter: x.co... more

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In this special episode, together with Adam Wiggins and James Arthur, we’re excited to announce the first Sync Conf in San Francisco in November.

Mentioned in podcast:

• James Arthur: x.com/thruflo / bsky.app/profile/thruflo

• Adam Wiggins: x.com/_... more

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The guest of this episode is Adam Fish, co-founder and CEO of Ditto, a end-to-end syncing platform with a focus on resilient connectivity. In this conversation Adam shares the origin story of Ditto, his prior related work on Realm and the hard networ... more

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The guest of this episode is Tanner Linsley, creator of the TanStack ecosystem including projects such as React Query and TanStack Router. This episode will talk about the newest project, TanStack DB and explore the problems it’s trying to solve and ... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Fish
Co-founder and CEO of Ditto
Ditto
Episode: #26 – Adam Fish: Ditto, Realm
Tanner Linsley
Creator of the TanStack Ecosystem, including projects such as React Query and TanStack Router
TanStack
Episode: #25 – Tanner Linsley: TanStack DB
Ben Holmes
A senior web developer and educator known for his whiteboard videos
Astro
Episode: #24 – Ben Holmes: Astro, Simple Sync Engine & Warp
Sujay Jayakar
Co-founder of Convex and Early Engineer at Dropbox
Convex
Episode: #23 – Sujay Jayakar: Dropbox, Convex
Paul Butler
Founder of Jamsocket and creator of Y-Sweet Project.
Jamsocket
Episode: #22 – Paul Butler: Jamsocket
Seph Gentle
A prolific software researcher involved in projects like Google Wave and Eg-walker
Episode: #21 – Seph Gentle: Google Wave, eg-walker, creativity, AI
Adam Wulf
Engineer and solopreneur behind Muse, a local-first canvas-based tool for thought.
Muse
Episode: #20 – Adam Wulf: Muse
Brooklyn Zelenka
Local-first researcher and creator of various projects including UCAN and Beehive
Episode: #19 – Brooklyn Zelenka: UCAN, Beehive, Beelay
James Arthur
Founder and CEO of Electric SQL
Electric SQL
Episode: #18 – James Arthur: ElectricSQL, read-path syncing, PGLite

Host

Johannes Schickling
Host of localfirst.fm and co-host involved in broader local-first discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 91 ratings
  • Best software podcast

    Amazing genuine content

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    spaski777
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great technical detail

    Really great technical details and deep dives into architecture in an exciting space for software!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bradford Fults
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting guests; great tech discussion

    Local first software is having a moment, and this pod gives me a glimpse into what’s been happening and where it’s going. Excellent!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A6734.
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Really informative, interviewing experts in the field

    I truly appreciate the valuable, insightful conversations on central topics in web development with professionals who share their passion and expertise in the web.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Edson2018
    Canada2 years ago
  • Great podcast with unusual depth

    As a software developer working on similar issues this is very relatable, and presents guests that are known for their research in a fun way.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannesvienna
    Austria2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audiences appreciate the guest variety and real-world implications of sync technologies.
The show is seen as a strong gateway into the local-first movement with accessible technical discussions.
Listeners praise the depth and practical relevance for developers building local-first software.

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#238
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#19 – Brooklyn Zelenka: UCAN, Beehive, Beelay
Q: How does Beelay complement Beehive?
Beelay functions as a sync server designed to work with Beehive, allowing for efficient and secure data sharing while respecting the encryption protocols in place.
#19 – Brooklyn Zelenka: UCAN, Beehive, Beelay
Q: What are the benefits of using Beehive?
Beehive offers an auth system that integrates encryption and user permissions seamlessly, making user management more intuitive and secure.
#19 – Brooklyn Zelenka: UCAN, Beehive, Beelay
Q: Can you explain UCAN and its significance?
UCAN allows users to control their own authorization networks in a peer-to-peer way, eliminating the need for centralized access control lists.
#4 – Martin Kleppmann: CRDTs, Automerge, generic syncing servers & Bluesky
Q: Do you think Automerge will be the foundation for a generic syncing protocol?
I would love for the Automerge protocols to be open standards one day, and we would like there to be multiple interoperable implementations.
#4 – Martin Kleppmann: CRDTs, Automerge, generic syncing servers & Bluesky
Q: Could you give a quick summary and introduction to CRDTs?
CRDTs are algorithms that allow multiple devices to independently update data and merge their states without conflict, enabling real-time collaboration.

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The show concentrates on local-first software development, architecture patterns, and real-world engineering challenges around syncing data across devices. Recent episodes highlight practical tooling, open-source projects, and how distributed systems concepts translate into usable applications, with guest perspectives ranging from startup founders to experienced developers. It's notable for deep-tech conversations that balance theory with actionable takeaways, plus a recurring emphasis on community, collaboration, and building resilient applications without relying on constant connectivity. Potential listeners are likely developers, engineers, and tech leaders looking for pragmatic insights into modern local-first and sync-enabled software ... more

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3. Ben Holmes
4. Sujay Jayakar
5. Paul Butler
6. Seph Gentle
7. Adam Wulf
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