Niki, aka @nikitonsky, recently joined Instant to bring databases into the browser, tackling the challenge of syncing data in modern web apps. Existing tools like XHR, fetch, REST, and GraphQL fall short, leading to errors and stale data. Niki argues for a client-side database to manage data efficiently and reliably, freeing developers from manual data syncing. Despite SQL’s complexity, alternatives like Datalog offer powerful query options. Sync engines collapse the database-server divide, potentially eliminating the need for servers altogether. Building a sync engine simplifies the tech stack and streamlines development, benefiting both developers and AI systems.
https://www.instantdb.com/essays/sync_future