Shipping calm software at the edge

Edge platforms are fast by default, but speed alone does not guarantee a calm user experience. This piece walks through how to pair SSR with strategic caching and partial hydration so teams avoid the extremes of over-rendering or shipping too much JavaScript.

You will find a checklist for when to compute at the edge, when to stream, and how to protect perceived performance with optimistic UI. The goal: keep teams shipping weekly without introducing fragility into your delivery model.