Edge Computing Glossary Definition

Term Edge Computing
Definition

Edge Computing is a Cloud-native architecture concept used to design applications for distributed, automated, scalable, and resilient environments.

Context & Usage

Cloud-native teams use this concept when designing loosely coupled systems that can be automated, scaled, updated, and recovered independently.

Related concepts include Containers and Infrastructure as Code.

Additional Resource: CNCF Cloud Native Glossary.

Categories Software Development and Programming, Web, Database, Cloud, and DevOps Technologies