Centralized Sync
Centralized Sync is a data synchronization pattern where a single, authoritative server or service manages and coordinates the replication of data across multiple clients or devices. It ensures consistency by having all clients connect to and sync with this central hub, which resolves conflicts and maintains a single source of truth. This approach is commonly used in collaborative applications, cloud storage, and distributed systems to keep data up-to-date and coherent.
Developers should use Centralized Sync when building applications that require real-time collaboration, offline capabilities, or data consistency across multiple endpoints, such as in document editing tools, cloud-based file storage (e.g., Dropbox), or mobile apps with offline support. It simplifies conflict resolution and data management by centralizing control, making it ideal for scenarios where a single authoritative version of data is critical, though it may introduce a single point of failure.