Site quality · Performance

Edge functions

We implement edge functions — small code executed on CDN edge servers close to the user (Cloudflare Workers, Vercel/Netlify Edge, etc.): personalization, A/B, redirects, headers, a light API, edge authorization. So logic runs with minimal latency without hitting the origin. Honestly upfront: this is a powerful but advanced and niche tool — it requires an edge platform (cost separate), has runtime limits and is not needed by every project.

Price
$5,000
Duration
usually 1–2 weeks; depends on tasks

Edge functions — overview

Edge functions — price, timeline & scope

Edge functions is an engineering project: we design and deploy functions on an edge platform for fitting tasks — geo/device personalization, A/B distribution without flicker, smart redirects, header/response modification, light API endpoints, authorization/token checks closer to the user. Honestly about the niche, this is key: edge functions are an ADVANCED tool for specific tasks where minimal latency and proximity to the user matter; for most tasks a regular backend/server is enough, and we will not push edge. Honestly about the platform and cost: an edge platform is needed (Cloudflare Workers/Vercel/Netlify Edge, etc.); these are ongoing costs to the provider (by request count/time), SEPARATE from our work. Honestly about runtime limits: edge environments are limited — limits on execution time, memory, available APIs (not full Node), state/DB work (often edge-compatible stores are needed); heavy logic cannot be moved to the edge — we honestly assess what fits there. Honestly about the effect: for fitting tasks it gives real low latency and origin offload, but we do NOT guarantee sales growth by itself. Honestly about complexity/risk: distributed execution complicates debugging and consistency; we do it carefully, with tests. Honestly about access: access to the edge platform/infrastructure is needed. An important boundary: these are edge functions, not edge caching (714 — cache on the CDN), not serverless on a regular backend and not full API development. If there is no task for the edge, we honestly say it is not needed. Picture this: instead of 'every redirect/personalization goes to the origin' light logic runs at the user, instantly — where justified. The base price starts from 25,000 ₽ per project; it depends on tasks and the platform (edge infrastructure — separate).

Problems we solve

  • Light logic (redirects, headers, A/B) goes to the origin with delay.
  • You need personalization/distribution without hitting the server.
  • The origin is overloaded by simple operations movable to the edge.
  • You are not sure edge fits your tasks.

What's included in the Edge functions service

  • Edge applicability assessment (or honest refusal if not needed)
  • Designing and developing edge functions for tasks
  • Personalization/A/B/redirects/headers/light API on the edge
  • Accounting for runtime limits (time/memory/API/state)
  • Testing and debugging distributed execution
  • Documentation and integration
  • An edge-platform recommendation (cost — separate)
  • Handover and review with you

What you get

  • Light logic runs with minimal latency
  • Origin offload for fitting operations
  • Edge personalization/A/B without hitting the server
  • An honest applicability assessment (sales growth — not guaranteed)

How the work goes: steps

  • We assess whether edge is needed and what fits; collect platform access
  • We develop functions accounting for runtime limits
  • We test, deliver documentation, review with you

Why PDV Expert

  • Fixed price and timeline — no surprises on the invoice.
  • Report and recommendations in plain language — clear without a technical background.
  • In touch at every step and answering questions about the result.

FAQ

  • Do I really need edge functions?

    Often no. It is an advanced tool for tasks where minimal latency and proximity to the user matter. Most are fine with a regular backend. We honestly assess and will not push edge if it is overkill for your tasks.

  • Is edge infrastructure included in the price?

    No. An edge platform is needed (Cloudflare Workers/Vercel/Netlify Edge) — costs to the provider by request count/time, separate from our work. We develop and implement the functions.

  • Can any logic be moved to the edge?

    No. Edge environments are limited in time, memory, available APIs and state/DB work — heavy logic cannot be moved there. We honestly assess what fits on the edge and what must stay on the backend.

About the provider

The «Edge functions» service is provided by PDV Expert — a team specialising in «Site quality». We work under contract and deliver a written report with recommendations.

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