This podcast episode explores the concept of local-first software development and its challenges, specifically focusing on the use of SQLite and Materialite to achieve efficient data management and collaboration. The conversation highlights the benefits of using a schema language and the cr-sqlite project for declarative data management. The integration of SQLite into various platforms, including the browser, is discussed along with the challenges and optimizations involved. The development of Materialite, a reactive JavaScript library, is explored, and its potential in combination with SQLite is examined. The episode concludes with a discussion on different tools and approaches for syncing data in web apps, emphasizing the importance of considering app use cases and the role of a server in data syncing.