Real-time sync with Zero

The Suga dashboard now uses Zero as a real-time sync layer between the client and backend.

Why Zero#

Traditional web apps fetch data from the server on every interaction and show loading spinners while waiting. Zero takes a different approach: it maintains a local cache on the client that stays in sync with the server via PostgreSQL replication.

This means:

• Instant reads: All data comes from the local cache, so the UI never blocks on network requests
• Optimistic mutations: Changes appear immediately in the UI and sync to the server in the background
• Conflict resolution: If two users edit the same resource, Zero handles the merge automatically

What this enables#

The immediate benefit is a faster, more responsive dashboard. No more loading states when switching between projects or environments.

Longer term, this architecture enables multiplayer editing. Multiple team members can work on the same project canvas simultaneously without overwriting each other's changes. Zero's conflict resolution ensures that concurrent edits converge to a consistent state.