We're all living on it. But what exactly is The Edge?

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Node.js

Node.js is a platform built on Chrome's JavaScript runtime for easily building fast, scalable network applications

Edge Functions are very much like serverless functions. You can write them using JavaScript or TypeScript, but instead of using Node.js under the hood, they are powered by Deno — an open source runtime built on web standards. With Netlify Edge Functions, you can transform HTTP Requests and Responses, stream server rendered content, and even run full server side rendered applications at The Edge!

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icanhazdadjoke Landing Page
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icanhazdadjoke

Largest database of dad jokes with Slack/Alexa integrations
Pricing:
- Open Source
Import { Context } from "netlify:edge"; Export default async (request: Request, context: Context) => { const joke = await fetch("https://icanhazdadjoke.com/", { "headers": { "Accept": "application/json" } }); const jsonData = await joke.json(); return context.json(jsonData); };.

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Deno Landing Page
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Deno

A secure runtime for JavaScript and TypeScript built with V8, Rust, and Tokio.
Pricing:
- Open Source
Edge Functions are very much like serverless functions. You can write them using JavaScript or TypeScript, but instead of using Node.js under the hood, they are powered by Deno — an open source runtime built on web standards. With Netlify Edge Functions, you can transform HTTP Requests and Responses, stream server rendered content, and even run full server side rendered applications at The Edge!

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