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6h ago

What does "local-first" actually mean anymore?

Every new developer tool claims to be local first.

But most still require you to set up:

  • a database

  • an API

  • authentication

  • a cloud account

  • migrations

So I'm curious...

6h ago

Why are we still building CRUD APIs in 2026?

Serious question.

Every new application starts with the same backend:

  • CRUD endpoints

  • Authentication

  • Database setup

  • Migrations

  • Validation

  • Documentation

How much of this should still be written by humans?

6h ago

Should AI agents read databases directly?

Curious what everyone thinks.

As AI agents become part of applications...

Should they connect directly to databases?

Or should everything still go through APIs?

3h ago

Cognex - Build applications with not backend infrastructure.

CognexDB turns any folder into a backend for apps and AI agents. Unlike traditional backend platforms, you start with your project not cloud infrastructure. Build locally, query readable data with SQL, connect through SDKs, REST, and MCP, then self-host or move to Postgres later without starting over.