What is Edge Functions?
Code that runs on servers close to your users around the world, rather than in one central location
Why It Matters
Edge functions make your app faster by processing requests closer to where users are located
Real-World Example
A user in Sydney gets a response from a server in Australia instead of waiting for one from the US
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Related Terms
Serverless
A way to run code without managing your own servers, where the cloud provider handles everything
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'
DNS
The internet's phone book that translates domain names into the server addresses computers understand