edge computing
Is the proliferation of edge data centres counterproductive towards the goal of more sustainable software?
Proponents of edge computing (myself included) have argued that the edge can help us create more environmentally friendly software. While removing the use of a data centre for some operations by running them locally rather than on a remote server is a clear step in the right direction, what'
Edge Side Includes
A popular use case for edge computing among web and full stack developers is the injection of dynamic content into static assets and pages. This technique increases the performance of our applications by allowing us to cache more of our content at the edge or at the Content Delivery Network
How edge computing can reduce your software's carbon footprint
I think often about how I can apply my skills as a software engineer in ways that contribute to the betterment of society. The climate crisis in particular is one where on an individual level I don't always feel like I can do much. At the QCon London
Using API layers on the edge for mobile apps
Recently I've been investigating how edge computing (also referred to as 'the edge') can boost the performance of mobile applications ('apps'). 🧑🎓For those unfamiliar with the edge, check out my 10 minute talk as part of Jamstack Conf 2022 that does a quick overview.
Boosting Jamstack Site Performance With Edge Functions
How can the edge help boost your sites' performance?