What is Blob?
Binary Large Object - a way to store files like images, videos, or documents as raw data
Why It Matters
Blob storage is optimised for handling large files efficiently
Real-World Example
Storing a user's uploaded PDF document as a blob in cloud storage
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Related Terms
Storage
Services that store files like images, documents, and videos in the cloud
S3
Amazon's popular cloud storage service for storing any amount of data
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'