Why we build realtime-first on Convex
Live data used to be a premium feature. Here’s how a reactive backend changed what we promise clients — and what it costs.
Read articleAssume the network is gone
Basements, rural roads, warehouses — field teams work where connectivity doesn’t. An app that blocks on the network blocks the job.
Local first, sync later
Every action is written locally and queued. When the connection returns, changes sync in order and conflicts resolve with clear rules.
Make sync visible
A small indicator shows what’s pending. People trust the app more when they can see it hasn’t forgotten anything.
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