We have conditioned users to stare at loading spinners while our apps fetch data that hasn't changed. But what if we flipped the script? What if we assumed the database was already on the user's device?

In this talk, we will explore the "Local-First" architecture—a paradigm shift where the network is removed from the critical rendering path. We will move beyond the standard Request/Response loop to a background synchronization model, allowing the client to act as the primary source of truth. Join to learn the tangible user benefits of zero-latency interactions and navigate the real-world architectural challenges of this approach—from handling local persistence and conflict resolution to managing synchronization state.