
Overview

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Explore edge computing's evolution and practical applications in this 40-minute conference talk from GOTO Chicago 2024. Learn about the fundamentals of edge computing, its growing accessibility, and how to integrate edge capabilities into modern applications. Follow along as Senior Software Engineer Erica Pisani demonstrates real-world examples including Ada's pet supplies, and dives into powerful tools like Planetscale, Cloudflare, and AWS Snowball. Examine the limitations of edge computing and discover strategies for leveraging its potential while considering green software practices. The presentation includes detailed discussions on availability zones, Cloudflare Durable Objects, Cloudflare Hyperdrive, and sustainable software development approaches, providing a comprehensive overview of edge computing's current landscape and future possibilities.
Syllabus
00:00 Intro
01:01 What is "the edge"?
06:54 Ada's pet supplies
14:42 Planetscale
15:55 Cloudflare
21:40 AWS Snowball
34:29 Limitations
35:50 Lever-edge-ing the edge
38:04 Green software resources
39:18 Outro
Taught by
GOTO Conferences