Real-time collaborative architecture

Sync engine for distributed state using shared data structures to eliminate merge conflicts.

Real-time collaborative architecture leverages Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) or Operational Transformation (OT) to enable seamless multi-user editing. Systems like Fluid Framework and Automerge handle state synchronization at the protocol layer, allowing developers to build apps where changes reflect in sub-50ms intervals. By shifting logic from centralized servers to edge-based data structures, these frameworks support offline-first functionality and high-concurrency environments (think Figma or Google Docs) without the overhead of manual websocket management.

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