What does "CloudFront" mean in programming?
CloudFront is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
AWS's content delivery network (CDN) that serves content from edge locations close to end users. CloudFront caches static assets, reduces latency, and integrates with S3, EC2, and Lambda@Edge.
Example
"Serve static assets through CloudFront to reduce latency for users in South America."
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