Edge Development Workshop

Build cutting-edge web applications at the edge with Cloudflare Workers and Astro. This intensive 2-day workshop combines theory with hands-on practice, taught by experts who have scaled systems to millions of users.

Why Learn Edge Development?

The web is moving to the edge. With Cloudflare Workers processing over 30 million requests per second and Astro powering the fastest modern websites, edge development skills are in high demand. Companies are paying premium salaries to developers who can build applications that are:

• Lightning Fast: Sub-100ms response times globally
• Highly Scalable: Handle millions of users without infrastructure complexity
• Cost Effective: Reduce server costs by up to 90%
• Modern: Built with the latest web standards and frameworks

What You’ll Learn

Day 1: Foundations & Core Concepts

• Edge Computing Architecture: Understanding distributed systems and CDN networks
• Cloudflare Workers Platform: Runtime environment, limitations, and capabilities
• JavaScript/TypeScript for Edge: Optimizing code for edge execution
• Astro Fundamentals: Island architecture, partial hydration, and content-focused development
• Project Setup: Development environment, debugging, and deployment workflows

Day 2: Advanced Implementation

• API Development: Building RESTful and GraphQL APIs at the edge
• Database Integration: D1, KV storage, and external service connections
• Authentication & Security: JWT handling, CORS, and security best practices
• Performance Optimization: Caching strategies, bundle optimization, and monitoring
• Real-world Project: Build a complete e-commerce application from scratch

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this workshop, you will:

• Design and deploy applications on Cloudflare Workers
• Build performant websites with Astro
• Implement edge-first data persistence strategies
• Optimize applications for global performance
• Debug and monitor edge applications effectively
• Deploy production-ready applications with CI/CD pipelines

Target Audience

Perfect for:

• Frontend developers wanting to expand to full-stack edge development
• Backend developers looking to modernize with edge computing
• Full-stack developers seeking cutting-edge skills
• Technical leads evaluating edge technologies for their teams

Prerequisites:

• 2+ years of JavaScript/TypeScript experience
• Understanding of web development fundamentals
• Basic familiarity with APIs and databases
• Laptop with modern development tools

Workshop Format

Interactive Learning:

• 40% instructor-led sessions
• 60% hands-on coding exercises
• Live coding demonstrations
• Group projects and pair programming
• Q&A and code reviews

Resources Provided:

• Comprehensive workshop materials
• Sample code and templates
• Development environment setup guide
• Post-workshop support (30 days)
• Certificate of completion

Detailed Curriculum

Module 1: Edge Computing Fundamentals (3 hours)

• Edge vs traditional cloud architecture
• Cloudflare Workers ecosystem overview
• Performance benefits and use cases
• Global deployment strategies

Module 2: Cloudflare Workers Deep Dive (4 hours)

• Workers runtime environment
• Request/response handling
• Web APIs and standards
• Service workers and background processes

Module 3: Astro Framework Mastery (4 hours)

• Astro architecture and concepts
• Island architecture explained
• Component integration (React, Vue, Svelte)
• Content collections and data fetching

Module 4: Data & Storage at the Edge (3 hours)

• Cloudflare D1 database integration
• KV storage for caching
• External API connections
• Data modeling and relationships

Module 5: Real-World Application (4 hours)

• Project architecture and planning
• Building APIs and business logic
• Frontend development with Astro
• Deployment and optimization

Instructor Credentials

Danny Zhao - Former CTO

• 15+ years of experience scaling web applications
• Led development of applications serving 100M+ users
• Expert in edge computing and performance optimization
• Regular speaker at web development conferences

Roy Zhu - Platform Engineering Expert

• 16 years of experience building scalable systems
• Deep expertise in Cloudflare ecosystem
• Specializes in modern web architectures
• Technical consultant for Fortune 500 companies

Real-World Projects

During this workshop, you’ll build a complete e-commerce platform featuring:

• Product catalog with edge caching
• Shopping cart with local storage
• User authentication and profiles
• Order processing and payment integration
• Admin dashboard for inventory management

Registration

What’s Included:

• 2 days of intensive training
• All workshop materials and resources
• Certificate of completion
• 30 days of post-workshop support

Corporate Training

We also offer customized corporate training programs tailored to your team’s specific needs:

• On-site training at your office
• Custom curriculum based on your tech stack
• Project-based learning using your use cases
• Extended support and mentoring options

Contact us for corporate training availability and custom programs.

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All training programs come with our satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not completely satisfied after the first day, we’ll provide a full refund.