Hey everyone,

I’ve been exploring ways to optimize data-driven applications, especially those that need real-time processing, and I came across the concept of edge servers. I understand that edge computing processes data closer to the source rather than relying solely on central cloud servers.

But I’m curious—how exactly do edge servers improve performance for data-driven apps? Specifically:

• How do they reduce latency for real-time apps like analytics dashboards or IoT platforms?
• Can they help with bandwidth savings when dealing with large datasets?
• Are there any notable use cases or industries where edge servers have made a huge difference?

If anyone has experience implementing edge computing or insights on its impact on performance, I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Thanks!