In the past the work of data scientists and software developers was very separate, but now they work together to ensure free and open access to data in our modern world. Data can be accessed at lightening speed over varying connectivity or via peer to peer networks making it possible for important data sets to be preserved, archived, and utilized in ways that weren’t possible before. Learn how Offline First is revolutionizing data science and preserving our democracy in the process.

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