Exploring the Local First Paradigm with Elixir SQL

:thinking:Local first is a development paradigm where application code talks to a local embedded database and data syncs in the background.

:rocket:Local first offers instant reactivity, real-time multi-user capabilities, and conflict-free offline usage.

:gear:Elixir SQL is a brownfield strategy for local first, allowing the adoption of the local first approach in existing systems based on PostgreSQL.

:computer:With Elixir SQL, applications use PostgreSQL as a control plane for publishing content and aggregating data, while providing instant local first APIs.

:hammer_and_wrench:Elixir SQL enables schema evolution by applying migrations to PostgreSQL, ensuring TypeSafe data access and easy schema modifications.

What is local first software?

—Local first is a development paradigm where application code communicates with a local embedded database, providing instant reactivity, real-time multi-user capabilities, and conflict-free offline usage.

How does Elixir SQL enable local first?

—Elixir SQL is a brownfield strategy for local first, allowing the adoption of the local first approach in existing systems based on PostgreSQL. It provides instant local first APIs by leveraging PostgreSQL as a control plane for publishing content and aggregating data.

What are the advantages of Elixir SQL?

—Elixir SQL enables schema evolution through PostgreSQL migrations, ensuring TypeSafe data access and easy schema modifications. It also provides real-time, multi-user capabilities and conflict-free offline usage.

Can Elixir SQL be used with other databases?

—Elixir SQL is specifically designed for systems based on PostgreSQL, leveraging its capabilities as a control plane. However, it can be used along with other databases for specific use cases.

Is Elixir SQL suitable for new projects or only existing systems?

—Elixir SQL is primarily designed as a brownfield strategy for adding local first capabilities to existing systems. However, it can also be used in new projects that require the features provided by local first software.

00:05Local first is a development paradigm where application code communicates with a local embedded database.

01:17Elixir SQL enables instant reactivity, real-time multi-user capabilities, and conflict-free offline usage.

06:31Elixir SQL is a brownfield strategy for adopting local first in existing systems based on PostgreSQL.

08:48Elixir SQL provides instant local first APIs by leveraging PostgreSQL as a control plane for publishing content and aggregating data.

09:42Elixir SQL allows schema evolution through PostgreSQL migrations, ensuring TypeSafe data access and easy schema modifications.