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Explore the challenges and solutions of data synchronization in this 49-minute conference talk from GOTO Aarhus 2013. Follow Drew McCormack's journey through the complexities of syncing distributed database stores, with a focus on Core Data and large media quantities. Learn about the pitfalls of iCloud, various modern approaches to syncing, and potential solutions for achieving reliable data synchronization across devices. Gain insights into peer-to-peer networks, database sync techniques, design constraints, implementation strategies, and merging source code. Discover how to tackle the elusive problem of trustworthy data syncing in the age of ubiquitous information access.