What is Edge Computing?

Edge Computing Explained

Edge computing is a fundamental shift in how we think about computing infrastructure. Instead of sending all data to centralized cloud servers for processing, edge computing brings computation and data storage closer to the devices and users that need it.

The Traditional Model vs Edge Computing

How Edge Computing Works

The edge computing architecture consists of three main layers:

1. Device Layer: IoT devices, mobile phones, and user devices
2. Edge Layer: Edge servers and gateways that process data locally
3. Cloud Layer: Centralized servers for heavy processing and storage

Real-World Examples

Why Edge Computing Matters for Developers

• Performance: Applications respond instantly to user interactions
• Reliability: Services continue working even when cloud connectivity is poor
• Cost Efficiency: Reduced data transfer costs and cloud computing fees
• Privacy: Sensitive data can be processed locally without leaving the device
• Scalability: Distributed processing handles massive scale more efficiently

Getting Started with Edge Computing

Clodo Framework makes building edge applications simple:

// Edge function with Clodo Framework
export async function handleRequest(request) {
  // Process data at the edge
  const userLocation = getUserLocation(request);
  const personalizedContent = await generateContent(userLocation);

  return new Response(personalizedContent, {
    headers: {
      'content-type': 'text/html',
      'cache-control': 'public, max-age=300'
    }
  });
}