767: Local First and TypeScript’s Missing Library with Johannes Schickling

Hosted byWes Bos

In this episode, Scott and Wes dive into the world of local-first apps with Johannes Schickling, the mastermind behind Prisma. From databases, WASM for non-JS, to authentication challenges, they explore the ins and outs of crafting apps that prioritize local functionality.
Show Notes • 00:00 Welcome to Syntax!

• 01:10 Brought to you by Sentry.io.
• 01:28 What is Overtone?
• 03:45 Can you explain the experience you’re trying to achieve?
• 06:43 What makes the best music app? Is it local first?
• 08:03 Is it best to create a local first app from the ground up?
• 10:31 What are the considerations when making a local first app?
• 13:04 What database are you using?
• Riffle.
• 16:12 How do you handle authentication?
• 19:15 Pick the tech based on the problem.
• 20:40 WASM for Non-JS or heavy lifting tasks.
• 24:39 How did you get SQLite running in the browser?
• 27:58 What about WA-SQLite, how does it compare to Riffle?
• TLDraw Make-real.
• 29:24 The backstory of Effect for TypeScript.
• 34:04 What actually is Effect?
• 39:32 Consolidating tools.
• 42:30 What’s a cool aspect of Effect that is often overlooked?
• 45:47 Building a web server with this.
• EffectTS RPC.
• 48:16 Will this ever get “Bluebirded”?
• 50:29 What about promises?
• Zio World
• 52:19 Sick Picks + Shameless Plugs.

Sick Picks • Johannes: Open Telemetry, Sentry Open Telemetry.
Shameless Plugs • Johannes: localfirst.fm.
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