SMRTR ProgrammingJul 6, 2025Hacker News

Local-First Software Is Easier to Scale

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Harper, a grammar-checking tool, experienced a surge in users after appearing on Hacker News. As an "edge-first" or "local-first" software, Harper runs efficiently on users' devices, avoiding server scaling issues. This approach allows for faster suggestions and seamless handling of increased demand without additional infrastructure or costs.

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