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The evolution of technology does not stop. Naturally, the need to process data and information in real time has grown exponentially. To meet this demand, edge computing has proven to be an effective solution to accelerate processing speed and improve the experience of both developers and end users of their applications.

Let's talk about a cutting-edge solution that took the edge computing experience to the next level: Cloudflare Workers⇗. With this reading, you will understand how loading speed optimization and security improvement of a website or application works - which, consequently, increases its performance.

Let's start by conceptualizing each of these technologies.

What is edge computing?

Edge computing is a technology that allows data processing in real-time (or as close as possible) directly at the point of origin. This means that processing happens at the "edge" of the network rather than in a remote data center.

With this, latency is reduced, and processing speed is significantly faster.

Thus, edge computing is ideal for processing large amounts of data in real time, such as IoT sensors, streaming video, and applications that require low latency.

Use cases of edge computing

A common use case for edge computing is controlling smart home devices such as smart thermostats or internet-connected light bulbs. Instead of sending data to a remote server, the processing is done locally on the device (or a nearby device), reducing latency and improving real-time response.

For example, a smart thermostat can collect data about the room temperature and automatically adjust it based on the user's preferences. As this information is processed in the thermostat itself, the device can respond more quickly to changes in temperature, and even be used when there is no stable internet connection.

Additionally, edge computing helps reduce data traffic on the network, which is particularly useful in areas with limited bandwidth. This can help improve overall network performance and reduce data transmission costs.

Edge computing on bohr.io

For developers hosting/deploying their applications on bohr.io, edge computing means ensuring that end-user access will happen on the server located closest to them.

With bohr.io, due to the use of edge computing, the hosted application will be distributed across several servers around the world (which increases its security due to decentralization), and the end user will access it through the closer server (which decreases latency).

In summary, the user of the application hosted on bohr.io benefits from faster responses. ⚡

What are Cloudflare Workers?

Cloudflare Workers is a serverless computing platform that lets you run code (HTML, JavaScript, etc.) and images straight at the edge of Cloudflare's global network.

With this technology, it is possible to customize the server's behavior to offer a unique user experience.

Workers also let you run custom code directly to the edge without needing a dedicated server. In this way, it is possible to optimize the loading speed of a website and improve its security.

How can edge computing and Cloudflare Workers help your application?

The combination of edge computing and Cloudflare Workers offers a powerful solution for optimizing the performance and security of a website or an application.

Here is a list of benefits that become possible with the connection between the two technologies:

• Improve loading speed: Since processing happens directly at the network's edge, there's a significant reduction in response time. This improves the user experience and application performance.

• Reduce latency: Real-time data processing at the network's edge helps reduce latency, making the user experience faster and smoother.

• Increase security: Cloudflare offers several security solutions, including DDoS protection, web application firewall (WAF), and malicious content filtering. With the combination of Cloudflare Workers and edge computing, you can achieve higher levels of security.

• Customize server behavior: With server customization, you can offer a unique user experience - which, consequently, can improve sales conversion, increase customer retention and generate more revenue for your business.

Conclusion

Using edge computing technology combined with Cloudflare Workers offers a powerful solution to optimize the speed, security, and customization of your website/application. By combining these technologies, you improve the user experience, which will drive positive effects on your business, such as increased customer retention and revenue generation.

With edge computing and Cloudflare Workers, you'll be operating at the forefront of technology while providing your users with an unparalleled experience.

Also, with the improved loading speed, you will boost your website ranking in search engines, generating more traffic and business opportunities.

Do you have doubts about the applicability of edge computing for your website or application? Leave a comment below or join the bohr.io server on Discord⇗. There are always people ready to help! 🤝