Docs' offline synchronization feature is designed with an innovative hybrid architecture:
How it works:
- Local caching mechanism: Browser IndexedDB automatically saves unsynchronized changes
- Change Tracking: Record timestamps and sequences of all offline operations
- Conflict resolution: automatic merging of multiplayer modifications using operational transformation (OT) algorithms
Usage Notes:
- Keep a single device offline before synchronizing: multiple devices offline at the same time may lead to complex conflicts
- Manual backup of local data is recommended for long periods of time offline (more than 1 week)
- Enabling server-side version history is recommended for sensitive documents
The feature is characterized by a fully automated process. Users only need to click the synchronization button in the upper right corner after restoring the network, and the system will automatically complete the difference comparison, conflict resolution and data upload. Compared with similar tools, its advantage is that it supports offline editing of structured documents, not only plain text content.
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