Overview
Running application code close to users across regions.
Definition
Running application code close to users across regions.
Real-world example
Vercel serves static assets from 40+ PoPs so Tokyo users hit a nearby edge node instead of your origin in Virginia.
Common mistake
Expecting edge deployment from a single VPS in one region - you need a CDN or multi-region platform for that.
Better-PaaS in practice
Better-PaaS is single-region by default. Put Cloudflare in front for caching and DDoS protection if needed.
FAQ
Is edge deployment only relevant to Better-PaaS?
No. edge deployment appears across Docker, cloud platforms, and self-hosted tooling. Better-PaaS exposes the concept in deploy logs, dashboard fields, or docs when it affects your app.