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Processing data closer to where it's generated for faster performance
Distributed Processing
Edge computing brings computation and data storage closer to users and devices, rather than relying on centralized cloud datacenters. By processing data at the "edge" of the network—on CDN nodes, IoT devices, or regional servers—applications achieve lower latency, reduced bandwidth costs, and better reliability.
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Content delivery networks
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Compute at the edge
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Local device processing
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Faster response times
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Mobile edge computing
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Serverless at edge
Edge computing enables use cases that require real-time processing: autonomous vehicles, AR/VR, industrial automation, and gaming. It reduces latency from hundreds of milliseconds to single digits—critical for interactive applications. With 5G and IoT proliferation, more computing is moving to the edge.
Learn to build ultra-fast applications with edge computing.