dotsprovide

Dotsprovide is an open-source data provisioning framework designed to distribute small, independently versioned data items, called dots, to client applications across distributed networks. A dot is a compact data unit with an identifier, a version number, a payload, and optional metadata. Dots are designed for low-latency delivery, offline support, and determinism in data synchronization for edge devices, mobile apps, and microservices.

Its architecture centers on a dot store, a provisioner, and provider adapters. The dot store persists dots and their versions; the provisioner resolves which dots a client should receive based on requests and policy; provider adapters connect to storage backends such as cloud storage, databases, or local caches. Clients include SDKs that implement dot resolution, local caching, and streaming of updates. The system exposes REST APIs and optionally gRPC, with security including token-based authentication and per-dot access controls.

Key features include atomic dots, versioning, delta transfers, and offline synchronization. Workflows typically involve publishing a dot to a provider, distributing updates to clients, and using a reconciliation strategy to handle conflicts. Dotsprovide emphasizes interoperability with existing storage systems and content delivery networks to reduce latency and bandwidth.

Origins and governance: Dotsprovide emerged from an open-source initiative in the early 2020s to standardize lightweight data provisioning for distributed apps. It is maintained by a community-led core team with multiple contributors and regular releases.