Web Application · 2024
Proxima Notes
Local-first note-taking app with background cloud sync and zero-latency typing.
RoleFrontend Architecture & UI Engineering
Year2024
Tech StackReact, Firebase, Firestore, Context API, Tailwind CSS
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01 / The Challenge
The Problem
Most note applications force account sign-up before writing, feel sluggish over cellular connections, and fail when working offline.
02 / Engineering
Technical Decisions
01
Built a local-first storage layer using browser cache for immediate reads and writes without waiting for a server roundtrip.
02
Integrated Firebase Authentication and Firestore background synchronization that queues mutations offline and reconciles when connectivity resumes.
03
Designed a high-contrast monochrome layout with custom keyboard shortcuts for quick note switching.
03 / Impact
Outcome & Results
Zero data loss during network drops with instant startup time.