What is offline first? [video]

OFFLINE CAMP ATTENDEES SHARE THEIR PERSPECTIVE As organizers of Offline Camp, an event meant to propel the Offline First community forward, we get a lot of questions about the term, first

coined by Alex Feyerke and the Hoodie team in 2013, that defined the movement. Among our campers we see a wide range of interests within the Offline First approach to development and design.

Some folks are addressing the unique infrastructure challenges of the developing world and some are making apps work reliably for users dealing with spotty connections on the subway. Some

are building Progressive Web Apps, while others are exploring native, desktop, and IoT solutions. Some are using decentralized and peer-to-peer networks as a way to keep data secure and

address privacy concerns. Others are creating new UX design patterns to address the complexities of conveying system state in adverse network conditions. Despite the wide range of

motivations that bring people to the community and the broad spectrum of tools they employ, we see common themes in how our campers define Offline First. Here’s how the community is putting

performance first, recognizing network downtime as a fact of life, and satisfying users whether they’re offline, online, or somewhere in between: These voices are only a few of the many that

make up the Offline First community. This Medium publication is filled with explorations of various aspects of Offline First by our campers and community members, as well as a curated list

of additional resources ranging from videos to podcasts. We’d love for you to join the conversation at our next event or sign up for updates and cast your vote on where we should host future

editions of Offline Camp. You can also join the discussion in our Slack team. We can’t wait to hear about how you’re tackling the challenges of Offline First. _EDITOR’S NOTE:__ This article

recaps discussions we had at Offline Camp, a unique tech retreat that brings together the __Offline First__ community. Join us at_ _Editor’s Note: We’re incredibly grateful to videographer

__Aaron Ross__ and __New Builders Podcast__ host __Jim Young__ for the countless hours they’ve dedicated to producing this video as a resource for the Offline First community, as well as _

_Bradley Holt__ and _ _Lorna Mitchell__ for conducting interviews. And a big shout-out is due as well to the many campers who agreed to share their perspectives. Thanks for your support. ❤️_