CDN — Meaning and details

Content Delivery Network

CDNs are used to reduce latency, improve page load times, and ensure reliability in content delivery, especially for websites and applications with high traffic or global audiences. When users request content, a CDN server close to their geographic location responds, minimizing the physical distance between the server and the user.

CDNs are essential for:

• Streaming videos and music (e.g., YouTube, Spotify).
• Delivering e-commerce content (e.g., product images, checkout pages).
• Optimizing SaaS applications and gaming platforms.