Put your database in the browser with Ben Holmes

Ben Holmes, product engineer at Warp, joins PodRocket to talk about local-first web apps and what it takes to run a database directly in the browser. He breaks down how moving data closer to the user can reduce latency, improve performance, and simplify frontend development.

Learn about SQLite in the browser, syncing challenges, handling conflicts, and tools like WebAssembly, IndexedDB, and CRDTs. Plus, Ben shares insights from building his own SimpleSyncEngine and where local-first development is headed!

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/bholmesdev
https://www.youtube.com/@bholmesdev
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https://bsky.app/profile/bholmes.dev
https://github.com/bholmesdev

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