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- 1Developer makes the case for local-first software●Why I’m Building More Local-First Software Modern applications often follow the same... # discuss # opensource # android
A software developer explains why they are shifting toward building local-first applications, arguing that modern apps too often depend on the same cloud-based patterns. The piece touches on open-source development, Android, and the role of AI, and frames local-first design as better for users and communities. It has sparked discussion in open-source and development circles about whether more software should work offline and keep data on the device.
- 2TurboNotes launches local-first Markdown notes app with retro look●TurboNotes: Local-first Markdown notes, Turbo Pascal like looks, saves to GitHub
A new note-taking app called TurboNotes is drawing attention among developers. It stores notes locally in Markdown, features a Turbo Pascal-inspired interface reminiscent of 1980s DOS programming tools, and can save work directly to GitHub. Users are discussing the appeal of local-first software that avoids lock-in and the nostalgia of its retro design.