Using ElectricSQL to build a local-first application

ElectricSQL is an innovative sync layer designed to bridge the gap between local applications and a PostgreSQL database, facilitating the development of offline-first and reactive apps. It ensures seamless data synchronization without merge conflicts by using logical replication and the satellite protocol over WebSockets, enabling data updates to flow between the local device and the remote database efficiently. Despite its promising capabilities, ElectricSQL is currently in public alpha, with limitations such as lack of support for certain database features, making it unsuitable for production use at this stage. However, it offers a valuable opportunity for developers to experiment with building applications that operate efficiently offline and automatically sync data changes once online. The tutorial demonstrates how to integrate ElectricSQL with a React app to create a Kanban board, showcasing the tool's potential for local-first development.