What is Edge Computing?
Processing data at locations close to the user rather than in a centralised data centre.
Why It Matters
Edge computing reduces latency and improves performance by minimising the distance data travels.
Real-World Example
A Cloudflare Worker running your authentication logic in the data centre nearest to each user.
“Understanding terms like Edge Computing matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
Related Terms
Edge Functions
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
CDN
A network of servers around the world that stores copies of your content closer to users
Latency
The time delay between a request and its response
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
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Related Terms
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
CDN
A network of servers around the world that stores copies of your content closer to users
Latency
The time delay between a request and its response
Server
A computer that runs continuously to handle requests, store data, and serve your application to users
Domain
The human-readable web address people type to visit your website, like '13labs.com.au'