Explore the world of Conflict-Free Replicated Data Types (CRDTs) in this informative conference talk from Strange Loop. Dive into the concept of CRDTs and their practical applications in systems that need to recover gracefully from network partitions. Learn about the two main implementation approaches - convergent and commutative - through visual examples that illustrate their behavior. Discover real-world applications of CRDTs in distributed storage systems like RIAK 2 Data Types and offline-friendly web apps using swarm.js. Gain insights from speaker Arnout Engelen, an experienced software developer and consultant, as he breaks down complex concepts and demonstrates how CRDTs can simplify development processes. Follow along as the talk covers introduction, consistency challenges, state-based utilities, concurrent operations, demos, and concludes with further material and a Q&A session.