What is Edge Computing?
Define edge computing, its objectives, and how it brings computation and data storage closer to the source of data.
Welcome to the Edge!
What is edge computing? It's a new way to process data. Instead of sending all data to a central cloud, we bring the computing power closer to where the data is created.
Think of it as moving some "brains" from a distant city to your local neighborhood.
The Challenge of Distance
Imagine you're playing an online game. If the game server is very far away, you might experience "lag" or delays. This delay is called latency.
Similarly, sending huge amounts of data from devices (like smart cameras) all the way to a central cloud can be slow and use a lot of internet bandwidth.
All lessons in this course
- What is Edge Computing?
- Edge vs. Cloud Computing
- Use Cases for Edge Computing
- Edge Computing Architecture & Components