Edge Functions

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Netlify says Firecracker MicroVMs make Edge Functions 5x faster▼5x faster Edge Functions: V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMsYhn Business Finance1989 min ago
Netlify announced that it has moved its Edge Functions from V8 isolates to Firecracker MicroVMs, claiming execution speeds up to five times faster. The change means serverless edge workloads run in lightweight virtual machines rather than in-process JavaScript isolation, improving performance and potentially security separation. Developer reaction online has focused on the trade-offs between the two isolation models.