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Edge Computing

Compute near the source. Master Edge architecture, 5G integration, CDN logic, and distributed application design for low latency.

Speed limits are defined by the speed of light. Edge computing moves logic closer to the user to beat physics. This course covers the architecture of distributed systems. You will learn to deploy code to CDN edges (Cloudflare Workers), manage state in distributed databases, and understand the role of 5G Multi-Access Edge Computing (MEC). We cover data synchronization strategies and offline-first design. Essential for high-performance and IoT applications.

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Complete Course Syllabus

  • 1
    Edge Topology
    Cloud vs Edge vs Device tiers explained.
  • 2
    CDN Compute
    Running V8 isolates on Cloudflare/Fastly.
  • 3
    Data at the Edge
    Replicating databases closer to users (CRDTs).
  • 4
    5G & MEC
    Placing servers at the cell tower base.
  • 5
    IoT Edge
    Processing sensor data locally before upload.

Estimated completion time: 21 lessons • Self-paced learning • Lifetime access

Career Outlook

Estimated Salary
$120k - $170k

Career Paths

Edge Computing Arch $130k-$180k
Network Engineer $110k-$150k
IoT Systems Eng $115k-$160k

What You Will Learn

Architect low-latency applications using Edge Compute
Deploy serverless functions to global CDN networks
Manage distributed state and eventual consistency
Understand 5G MEC (Multi-Access Edge Computing) topology
Optimize data synchronization for IoT and Mobile

Skills You Will Gain

Edge Architecture CDN Logic Distributed Systems 5G Concepts Data Sync

Who Is This For

Cloud Architects
IoT Developers
Network Engs

Prerequisites

Cloud Basics
Networking

Edge Computing FAQs

Cloud killer?

No, it complements cloud for latency tasks.

Hard?

Distributed state management is challenging.

5G required?

No, Edge works on wired nets too, but 5G helps.

Use cases?

Gaming, IoT, AR/VR, and Real-time bidding.

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