Cloudflare | CDN | Cloudflare Functions
Cloudflare is a cloud-based platform that offers a range of services, including content delivery, security, and performance optimization for websites and web applications. It is used by millions of websites and applications around the world and is known for its ability to improve the speed and security of websites and applications. Cloudflare relies on a global network of servers located in data centers around the world, which allows it to deliver content to users quickly and efficiently, regardless of their location.
There are several popular Cloudflare frameworks and technologies that are commonly used by developers, including the Cloudflare Workers framework, which allows developers to run serverless code on the Cloudflare network, and the Cloudflare API, which allows developers to access and manage the various services offered by Cloudflare. Other popular Cloudflare technologies include the Cloudflare Stream platform, used for video content delivery, and the Cloudflare Gateway platform, used for securing and optimizing network traffic.
In summary, Cloudflare is a cloud-based platform that offers a range of services to improve the performance, security and reliability of websites and web applications. It is based on a global network of servers and is supported by a number of frameworks and technologies commonly used by developers to build and manage websites and applications.
BITS experts have used Cloudflare CDNs as well as related technologies in a variety of projects. A selection of case studies and references can be found below.