# Local-first

Software that keeps your data on your device and syncs in the background, so it works with no network.

- [How local-first sync handles offline changes](/blog/server-sequenced-sync-offline-changes): How Done Bear syncs offline changes: durable outboxes, server sequencing, safe retries, reconnect catch-up, and field-level conflict rules in a local-first app.
- [What is a local-first task manager? A quick test](/blog/local-first-task-manager): A local-first task manager keeps tasks on your device, loads instantly, and works offline before syncing. How it differs from cloud apps, plus a quick test.

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