Global Distribution
Global distribution refers to the practice of deploying and managing software applications, data, or services across multiple geographic regions worldwide to improve performance, reliability, and availability. It involves using distributed systems, content delivery networks (CDNs), and multi-region architectures to serve users with low latency and high redundancy. This concept is fundamental for modern web applications, cloud services, and global-scale platforms that require resilience against regional failures and optimized user experiences.
Developers should learn and implement global distribution when building applications with international user bases, as it reduces latency by serving content from locations closer to users, enhancing performance. It is crucial for high-availability systems, such as e-commerce sites or streaming services, to ensure uptime during regional outages and handle traffic spikes efficiently. Use cases include deploying microservices across cloud regions, using CDNs for static assets, and replicating databases globally for data consistency and disaster recovery.