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With the increasing complexity of software systems, the context loss has also become a challenge for development teams. This is where the developers’ understanding of why certain decisions were made is lost. This has led to developers making same mistakes over and over again, taking long time to train new developers, and having fragile software systems that are difficult to change. What Is Context Loss in Software Projects? Context loss occurs when architectural choices, business logic explanations, or design trade-offs are not properly documented or communicated. This results in software codebases that have logic that “works” but is not clear, making future changes difficult and time-consuming. How to Embed Decision Context in the Codebase One of the ways to solve context loss is to embed decision context into the codebase. This can be done by using lightweight documentation such as architecture decision records (ADRs), well-written commit messages, and well-written in-code comments ...

Offline functionality is a significant aspect when developing mobile applications, especially for individuals with slow internet connectivity. Mobile applications that rely on internet connectivity can result in a poor user experience, higher abandonment of applications, and unhappy users. The offline functionality can assist in ensuring a seamless user experience irrespective of the internet connectivity. Finding Offline Use Cases in Mobile Applications The first step that is involved in the process of implementing offline functionality is to identify the functionality that needs to be implemented offline. The offline functionality scenarios include viewing content that has been viewed before, filling out forms, viewing cached data, and storing actions performed by the user for later synchronization. Implementation of Local Data Storage Solutions Local storage of data is an important aspect when it comes to implementing offline functionality in mobile applications. Local databas...