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Offline-first apps
with live, accurate data

We build apps that save every change on the device first, sync it in the background and show live updates across devices. Users keep working when the signal drops, and clear conflict rules stop one person's changes overwriting another's.

To kick off a scoped project
1–2 weeks
Daily overlap with your team
4+ hours
Monthly per squad, no hourly bills
Flat fee
Your code, designs and IP
100%

What's included

What we
build for you

6 capabilities, delivered by one squad. Use what you need now and add more as you grow.

  • 01

    Local-first data layer

    Durable local writes and indexed reads keep the app fast, even with no connection.

    • Local transactions
    • Optimistic UI
  • 02

    Sync engine

    Changes queue on the device and sync with retries. Each operation can safely run twice without creating a duplicate.

    • Retry and backoff
    • Replayable operations
  • 03

    Conflict resolution

    Clear rules for merging changes made in two places, so devices don't overwrite each other or quietly drift apart.

    • Versioning
    • Merge policies
  • 04

    Real-time updates

    WebSockets, subscriptions and event streams that keep teams in sync as things happen.

    • Presence and live feeds
    • Low-latency push
  • 05

    Resilient networking

    Batched writes and polling that adapts to the connection, so the app copes with weak mobile networks.

    • Batched writes
    • Adaptive polling
  • 06

    Sync monitoring

    Tracing, audit logs, failure reasons and alerts that keep data correct as usage grows.

    • Sync traces
    • Error budgets

Our approach

What usually goes wrong,
and what we do instead

  1. The usual way

    Every save needs a round trip to the server, so users lose work when the signal drops.

    How we do it

    Every action is saved locally first, then synced in the background with retry and replay.

  2. The usual way

    Duplicate updates, overwrites and silent differences between devices.

    How we do it

    Repeat-safe operations, versioning and merge rules keep data consistent across devices.

  3. The usual way

    When data looks wrong, there are no traces or logs to show what happened.

    How we do it

    Every sync is traced with failure reasons, and operations can be replayed in sequence to show what happened and why.

Architecture

How it's
put together

Each layer has a clear job, so the system is easier to secure, test and extend.

  1. Layer 01

    Local store

    Transactions, indexing and offline reads and writes that make the app feel instant.

    • Local transactions
    • Indexing
    • Schema evolution
    • Optimistic UI
  2. Layer 02

    Sync queue

    Queued operations with retries and batching, safe to repeat without creating duplicates.

    • Operation queue
    • Backoff
    • Idempotent operations
    • Deterministic replay
  3. Layer 03

    Real-time channel

    Push updates, presence and subscriptions, so people working together see changes straight away.

    • WebSockets
    • Event streams
    • Presence
    • Subscriptions
  4. Layer 04

    Correctness and monitoring

    Tracing, audits, drift signals and alerts that keep data accurate as usage grows.

    • Trace IDs
    • Audit logs
    • Error budgets
    • Alerts

How we deliver

From first review
to live in production

4 phases, each ending with an output you can review.

  1. Step 1: Data and user flow review

    We define the flows that must work offline, the data model, what syncs where and how correctness will be measured.

    Output: Offline feasibility blueprint

  2. Step 2: Local-first foundation

    We build durable local writes, indexing, optimistic UI and a plan for changing the schema later.

    Output: Local data layer

  3. Step 3: Sync and conflict rules

    We add queued operations, repeat-safe writes, retries, merge rules and replay.

    Output: Sync and correctness engine

  4. Step 4: Real-time and monitoring

    We add live updates, presence, tracing, audits and alerts, so data stays correct as you scale.

    Output: Production-ready offline app

Your team

Who works
on it

Specialists join your squad for this work, alongside a delivery lead who keeps you updated.

  • Offline-first architect

    Designs durable local data models and schema changes, and keeps the app fast on weak connections.

    • Local transactions
    • Indexing
    • Schema design
  • Sync and conflict lead

    Builds merge rules, versioning and replay that keep data correct across devices.

    • Merge policies
    • Versioning
    • Replay
  • Real-time engineer

    Builds streams, subscriptions, presence and fast connections tuned for real-world networks.

    • Streams
    • Presence
    • Transport
  • Sync operations lead

    Runs monitoring, traces, failure analysis and alerts to keep data correct as you scale.

    • Traces
    • Alerts
    • Error budgets

Trust and control

Safe by design,
not by policy alone

  • Deterministic sync and replay

    Every operation is traceable, with safe retries and replays that don't create duplicates.

  • Secure local storage

    Options for encryption at rest and guarded access to data stored on the device.

  • Audits and monitoring

    Trace IDs, audit logs and alerts catch sync problems early.

You keep full ownership of the code, configuration and documentation we create, with no vendor lock-in.

Tools and standards

We pick what fits your product and team, not the other way round.

Real-time
  • WebSockets
  • Subscriptions
  • Event streams
Sync and conflicts
  • CRDT-style merging
  • Version vectors
  • Idempotent operations
  • Background sync
Monitoring
  • Trace IDs
  • Audit logs
  • Error budgets

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FAQ

Straight
answers

Have a different question? Ask it on a 30-minute call.

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An offline-first app saves every action on the device first, then syncs with the server in the background. It works the same with or without a connection, and a lost signal only delays the sync. It suits field teams, drivers and anyone who works in places with patchy coverage.

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