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Edge runtime vs Node.js runtime in Next.js — when choose which?

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#edge#runtime#nodejs#performance
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Edge runtime runs closer to users and can reduce latency for lightweight logic (redirects, simple auth). Node.js runtime is more flexible (full Node APIs, heavier dependencies) and is better for complex server work like DB drivers and heavy computation.

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