How would you design a collaborative text editor to handle real-time edits and offline syncing?

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Imagine you're writing a story with your friends at the same time. You need a way to see what they write instantly, even if your internet goes out for a bit. Later, when you're back online, your story updates without any mix-ups.

How would you design a collaborative text editor to handle real-time edits and offline syncing?

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