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How We Used Edge Computing to Reduce Latency- PAR-Technologies

  How We Used Edge Computing to Reduce Latency We first noticed the issue in a familiar way. Every evening, when traffic peaked, users started reporting that the app felt slow. It wasn’t crashing, but it wasn’t smooth either. And for users, even for me, if an app is slow, it’s a deal-breaker. But before opting for the costly fix and adding more servers, we wanted to understand why the lag is occurring. We broke down the request path: DNS, TLS, trips to the origin, and the personalization endpoints. That’s where we found the problem; there were too many round-trip calls to the origin, doing the same work again and again. Any solution? Yes. The solution was to bring some of that work closer to the user. We shifted smaller, predictable tasks, such as authentication checks, cookie-based personalization, and pre-rendered snippets, closer to edge functions. This meant less travel time and quicker responses. Caching also became our BFF, but we had to rethink how we implemented it. We kept...

THREE WEB DEVELOPMENT FREE TOOLS- PAR-Technologies

  THREE WEB DEVELOPMENT FREE TOOLS As developers, we often find ourselves juggling multiple tasks like debugging, testing, and, of course, writing code. With the right tools at your disposal, you can easily save on hours of effort.  If you are a beginner, I have curated the top 3 tools that you can incorporate into your workflow. These tools are a perfect fit to eliminate all repetitive and chaotic tasks.  Notion Notion, with its free plan, lets developers create API docs, track bugs, or manage sprint boards all under one app. Though proper documentation helps with a clutter-free workflow, it is generally tossed away.  In my opinion, Notion is the best tool where teams can collaborate in real-time, add checklists, and even embed code snippets. VS Code Extensions We all know how powerful and efficient VS Code already is. However, with certain extensions, it can become a productivity powerhouse, even for pro developers.  Prettier: it helps to keep your code tidy ...