Edge Computing and Realtime at the Network Edge
Explore how edge runtimes and global PoPs are reshaping realtime web delivery, cutting latency by running WebSocket and pub/sub logic close to users.
Why the Edge for Realtime?
Realtime is all about latency. Running logic at the network edge places it physically close to users, shaving the round-trip time that matters most for live experiences.
Points of Presence
Edge providers run hundreds of PoPs worldwide. A user in Tokyo connects to a nearby node instead of a single origin in Virginia.
- Lower latency
- Better resilience
- Natural geographic scaling
All lessons in this course
- WebTransport and WebRTC Data Channels
- Server-Sent Events (SSE) Revisited
- The Future of Realtime Web APIs
- Edge Computing and Realtime at the Network Edge