Vercel fundamentals

The articles below outline key ideas that shape how Vercel handles computation and streaming:

• What is Compute?: Explains how Vercel manages building, rendering, and on-demand tasks. Including:
  • Dedicated servers vs. Vercel functions
  • Cold starts, region models, and maximum durations
  • Fluid compute
• What is Streaming?: Shows how to send data progressively from Vercel Functions using the Web Streams API. Including:
  • Chunks, backpressure, and flow control
  • Real-time use cases like AI responses or ecommerce updates
  • Strategies to enhance perceived performance and responsiveness