In the era of constant connectivity, it is crucial to develop mobile applications that function seamlessly both online and offline, regardless of network conditions. The hands-on tutorial, "Creating scalable and secure mobile apps that work offline," offered at Fluent Conf 2016, provides guidance on building such applications with a consistent user experience. The session focuses on various aspects, including data syncing, storage, security, and cross-platform data modeling, using open-source technologies like Couchbase Mobile and PouchDB. Participants will gain insights into essential design patterns for developing robust mobile apps, with additional resources and support available through the Couchbase Mobile developer portal and forums.