You don't need CRDTs for collaborative experiences

The text discusses the use of Conflict-free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) for collaborative experiences. It argues that while CRDTs are useful for offline first applications and text editing collaboration, they may not be necessary in all cases. Instead, developers can create real-time collaborative environments by incorporating features such as contextual information, locking mechanisms, small-scale updates, and real-time fan-out of updates. Examples of successful non-CRDT collaborative applications include form builders, task management tools, spreadsheets, and drawing or presentation platforms. The design patterns for building these experiences are consistent across various types of applications.