Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats Supper Club × Edge Functions and Deno with Eduardo Bouças of Netlify
Jun 17, 2022
Eduardo Bouças, a software engineer at Netlify, shares insights on edge functions and Deno. He highlights the advantages of using edge functions for better website performance and user experience. The discussion covers the importance of server proximity in global web performance, differences between Deno and Node.js, and innovations in serverless databases. Eduardo also delves into dynamic web development, emphasizing how edge functions can enhance content delivery and redefine developer tools. It's a fascinating look at the future of web management!
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Edge Function Definition
- Edge functions, like serverless functions, provision and de-provision themselves automatically.
- Their key difference lies in their global distribution, enabling lower latency.
Global Internet Disparities
- Internet speed and infrastructure vary significantly globally.
- Many Americans mistakenly assume their experience is universal.
Edge Functions as Middleware
- Eduardo Bouças highlights Netlify edge functions' middleware pattern.
- This allows intercepting and modifying requests and responses, enabling dynamic content.