πŸ“’ Introducing Netlify Edge Functions: Build Better Digital Experiences at Lightning Speed! πŸš€

We are thrilled to announce the General Availability of Edge Functions, an exciting new feature packed with the reliability and quality you expect from Netlify! :tada:

Get ready to embark on a journey of easier, faster, and more efficient globalization, personalization, and authentication at the edge. It’s time to supercharge your teams and unleash the full potential of your digital experiences!

Edge Functions in action :wink:

:earth_africa: Globalize Your Content: Expand your reach and stay compliant with regulatory requirements in different countries. Serve websites in multiple languages, customize content based on geography, timezone, cookie settings, or request headers. It’s all possible with Edge Functions!

:performing_arts: Personalize Like a Pro: Customize content, run split tests, and boost conversions with ease. Whether it’s serving dynamic content to specific user types or running split tests, Edge Functions make personalization a breeze.

:closed_lock_with_key: Kiss goodbye to access control headaches: Authenticate at the edge and ensure top-notch security for your team.

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Check out these highly-requested capabilities:

:lock: Response Caching: Boost performance by caching intense computations and third-party API calls. Optimize subsequent requests and eliminate unnecessary invocations with our new cache configuration.

:no_entry_sign: Exclusion Paths: Customize which URL paths trigger your edge function. Whether you need to bypass computation based on client IP, geolocation, or exclude specific file types like CSS and JavaScript, we’ve got you covered!

:twisted_rightwards_arrows: Custom Error Handling: Different errors, different strategies. Handle errors your way. Define error strategies for each function, ensuring a smooth experience for users.

To get a view of how many edge invocations you’re currently using, you can read more about Edge Functions usage and billing here.

Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Netlify Edge Functions? Dive into our documentation to explore these exciting new features! As always feedback, questions or comments are welcome below. :rocket::sparkles:

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