Staying Offline

It is the ability of the software to continue fulfilling its core functions without missing anything even when the internet connection is lost.

Almost all modern applications continuously demand an uninterrupted internet connection. However, text-based data can easily be downloaded to the device beforehand. Being able to work offline is an extremely vital feature that always secures access to information even in extraordinary situations where there is no internet reception or it is censored.

Example: News headlines downloaded before getting on the subway being readable and analyzable even without an internet connection.

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The necessity to stay online constantly is often a requirement for data collection and instant ad display rather than a technical need. Software designed with a local-first approach stores data on the device and uses the internet only as a bridge for synchronization. While this architecture provides speed and continuity to the user, it also represents taking a step away from the surveillance economy.