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Execution is near-instant due to global edge deployment

Reduces origin server latency and load

Optimized for short-lived, high-frequency requests

Memory and CPU constraints limit long-running computations

Global scaling is automatic and instant

Functions run in isolated WebAssembly sandbox

Use HTTPS for secure client communication

Validate all input and sanitize headers

Access control via Fastly service configurations

Monitor edge logs for anomalous activity

Use Fastly logging for request/response events

Monitor cache hit/miss ratios

Set alerts for edge errors or latency spikes

Analyze traffic patterns globally

Inspect edge metrics for performance tuning

Write idempotent edge functions

Optimize for memory and execution time

Test locally and with staging deployment

Use logging for debugging and observability

Monitor cache behavior and TTL efficiency