Developer's Guide to Edge Computing vs Cloud Computing | A Technical Comparison

Akamai Developers · Beginner ·🏗️ Systems Design & Architecture ·1y ago

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Edge computing vs cloud computing comparison for developers using Akamai’s EdgeWorkers

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New to Cloud Computing? Get started here with a $100 credit → https://www.linode.com/lp/youtube-viewers/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=dev_advocacy&utm_content=inew_ag_07_08_24 In this video, @heyAustinGil introduces Akamai’s EdgeWorkers, a service that allows you to deploy JavaScript functions utilizing the power of cloud and edge computing. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction 0:10 JavaScript Functions 0:28 Differences Between Edge Computing and Cloud Computing 0:42 Cloud Computing 1:05 Edge Computing 1:25 Benefits of EdgeWorkers 2:07 Conclusion Read the doc for more information on getting started with EdgeWorkers → https://techdocs.akamai.com/edgeworkers/docs/welcome-to-edgeworkers Learn more about Akamai EdgeWorkers → https://www.akamai.com/products/serverless-computing-edgeworkers Subscribe to get notified of new episodes as they come out → https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf8uu3IE42b6hRUusufEH8g?sub_confirmation=1 #AkamaiDeveloper #EdgeWorkers #EdgeComputing Product: Akamai, EdgeWorkers, Edge Computing; @heyAustinGil
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Chapters (7)

Introduction
0:10 JavaScript Functions
0:28 Differences Between Edge Computing and Cloud Computing
0:42 Cloud Computing
1:05 Edge Computing
1:25 Benefits of EdgeWorkers
2:07 Conclusion
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