Extending ctrodb with Custom Plugins
Leverage ctrodb's plugin system to add custom validation rules, lifecycle hooks, and data transformations.
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Thoughts on building ctrodb, client-side databases, and TypeScript.
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Client-Side Full-Text Search with ctrodb
Build a complete search experience in the browser using ctrodb's inverted index engine, tokenizer, and search API.
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July 8, 2026 · 3 min read
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Transactions and Data Integrity in ctrodb
Ensure data consistency with ctrodb's transaction system, rollback support, and comprehensive error types.
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ctrodb team5 min readRelations and Eager Loading in ctrodb
Model relationships between collections with has_many, belongs_to, has_one, and efficient eager loading.
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ctrodb team5 min readSchema Design and Validation in ctrodb
Design robust schemas with field types, validation rules, default values, and indexes for your client-side database.
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ctrodb team5 min readMastering ctrodb Queries: From Simple Filters to Complex Searches
A deep dive into the ctrodb QueryBuilder — where, sort, limit, offset, OR groups, search, and query planning internals.
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ctrodb team5 min readBuilding Reactive UIs with ctrodb and React
Use ctrodb's React hooks to build real-time, reactive user interfaces that automatically update when data changes.
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ctrodb team4 min readGetting Started with ctrodb: A Client-Side Database for Modern Web Apps
Learn how to set up ctrodb, define schemas, and perform CRUD operations in the browser and Node.js.
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ctrodb team4 min readWhy Client-Side Databases Matter
The shift towards local-first applications and what it means for developers
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ctrodb team2 min readBuilding a Reactive Todo App with ctrodb and React
Step-by-step guide to building a real-time todo app using useQuery and useMutation
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ctrodb team2 min readFull-Text Search in the Browser
How ctrodb implements client-side full-text search without external services
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ctrodb team2 min readSchema Design Patterns for Client-Side Apps
Practical patterns for structuring your client-side database schema
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ctrodb team2 min readFrom Alpha to v1.0.0: Building a TypeScript Library
Lessons learned from building ctrodb — a zero-dependency client-side database
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