Definition
A network of edge servers that cache content near users worldwide.
How it works
Serves static/cacheable content from the nearest location; the origin is only hit on a miss. Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai.
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Common questions
What is CDN?
A network of edge servers that cache content near users worldwide.
How does CDN work?
Serves static/cacheable content from the nearest location; the origin is only hit on a miss. Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai.
What is CDN used for in system design?
Serves static/cacheable content from the nearest location; the origin is only hit on a miss. Cloudflare, CloudFront, Akamai.
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