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Edge Computing: CDN and Edge Functions for Speed

Deploy code at the edge for better performance. CDN strategies, edge functions, and global distribution.

Rottawhite Team11 min readFebruary 15, 2025
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Edge Computing

Run code closer to users for better performance.

CDN Fundamentals

Benefits

  • Lower latency
  • Reduced origin load
  • DDoS protection
  • Global availability

    • Providers

  • Cloudflare
  • Fastly
  • Akamai
  • Vercel Edge

    • Edge Functions

    Use Cases

  • A/B testing
  • Personalization
  • Authentication
  • Geolocation

    • Platforms

  • Cloudflare Workers
  • Vercel Edge Functions
  • AWS Lambda@Edge

    • Best Practices

  • Cache strategically
  • Minimize cold starts
  • Handle failures gracefully
  • Monitor performance

    • Conclusion

    Edge computing brings computation closer to users for faster experiences.

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