Explore Netlify Edge Functions in this comprehensive solo episode. Dive into edge computing concepts, learn about the capabilities of Netlify Edge Functions, and discover how to implement them in your projects. Understand the differences between Netlify, Cloudflare, and Vercel edge solutions, and gain insights into why Netlify chose Deno. Follow along as the host demonstrates setting up Edge Functions, accessing documentation, and exploring practical use cases. Discover how to leverage geolocation data, integrate with cloud functions, and create dynamic content at the edge. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a solid foundation in Netlify Edge Functions and be ready to enhance your web applications with edge computing capabilities.
Overview
Syllabus
- Welcome
- Why are we doing this episode?
- What is the edge?
- How do Netlify Edge Functions differ from Cloudflare Edge and Vercel Edge?
- Can you have normal Netlify functions and Netlify Edge functions at the same time?
- Accessing the Netlify Edge docs
- Getting Edge Functions running
- Is Edge functions like APIs?
- Why did Netlify choose Deno?
- Notion database of things I use
- What came through on the network?
- Console.log the geo
- Could you run a cloud function on an edge function?
- The story of Blitz Jackson
- Play a matching game
Taught by
Learn With Jason
