Content Delivery Networks for Fast Global Websites
Content Delivery Networks for Fast Global Websites A content delivery network, or CDN, is a group of servers placed around the world. When a user visits your site, the CDN serves many files from a nearby location, reducing travel distance and delay. This makes pages feel faster for visitors who are far from your main server. CDNs are common for global sites and media-heavy pages. Most CDNs cache static assets like images, CSS, JavaScript, and fonts. Some also handle dynamic content or offer lightweight edge processing. The goal is simple: move data closer to people so requests spend less time traveling. ...