Learn FASTLY-COMPUTE-EDGE with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
Add custom security headers on all responses
Personalize homepage content per user location
Cache frequently requested API responses
Redirect traffic based on device or geography
Perform edge-based A/B testing for feature rollout
Troubleshooting
Verify WebAssembly compilation and compatibility
Check service configuration in Fastly dashboard
Inspect edge logs for request/response issues
Test cache invalidation and routing rules
Ensure proper memory and execution limits for edge function
Testing Guide
Use `fastly compute serve` for local testing
Deploy to staging version before production
Simulate HTTP requests with different headers
Check cache behavior and TTLs
Monitor logs for performance and errors
Deployment Options
Deploy via Fastly CLI
Use GitHub Actions for CI/CD deployments
Versioned deployments for rollback
Edge service configuration via dashboard
Gradual rollout using traffic splitting
Tools Ecosystem
Fastly CLI (`fastly`) for deployment
Fastly dashboard for configuration
Fastly API for automation
Local testing tools (`fastly compute serve`)
Observability: logging and metrics APIs
Integrations
Fastly CDN for caching and routing
Real-time logging and metrics
TLS and security headers
Custom VCL integrations for complex logic
Webhooks and external APIs for edge processing
Productivity Tips
Use Fastly CLI for rapid deployment
Test locally before edge deployment
Reuse WebAssembly modules for multiple services
Monitor metrics for performance bottlenecks
Automate deployments using CI/CD pipelines
Challenges
Debugging functions at edge nodes
Managing memory and execution limits
Complex cache invalidation rules
Monitoring global edge deployments
Integrating multiple edge functions for workflows