Kinto
Generic JSON document store with built-in synchronization
Kinto is a minimalist JSON document store that exposes a synchronization-friendly HTTP API for offline-first applications. It tracks revisions so clients can resolve changes and sync data across devices.
Key features
- Revision-based sync
- Pluggable storage
- Fine-grained permissions
- Offline-first design
Pros & cons
Strengths
- Simple HTTP API
- Good for app backends
Trade-offs
- Not an end-user app
- Smaller community
Kinto replaces
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