The post discusses the growing relevance of local-first software, highlighting its benefits such as improved user experience and respect for user privacy. However, it also points out the challenges developers face in implementing offline functionality effectively, often prioritizing ease of use over offline capabilities. Several comments praise local-first software, particularly RxDB, for its high-quality documentation, plugin selection, and fair licensing model. There is a sentiment in the community advocating for a resurgence of this approach in response to the conventional cloud-first software model, though the engagement from non-technical users remains uncertain.