I think of it as the edge of the server side, ie the closest to the user where t...

apitman 89 days ago | parent | context | favorite | on: Edge Scripting: Build and run applications at the ...

I think of it as the edge of the server side, ie the closest to the user where the service operator still controls the data. An edge function in a data center can hide information from unauthorized users. An edge function in a home would have a much harder time of pulling that off.