Getting Started with Cloudflare Workers: From Zero to First API
Cloudflare Workers let you deploy code at the edge with minimal setup. Before diving in, review our tips on Improving Page Speed to understand why edge execution matters.
What Are Cloudflare Workers?
Workers run JavaScript on Cloudflare's network, giving you serverless functions close to users. They pair nicely with solid SEO foundations from Best SEO Practices for Beginners.
Setting Up with Wrangler
Install the Wrangler CLI, authenticate, and initialize a project. The CLI scaffolds your worker and handles deployments.
Writing Your First Route
Create a fetch handler that returns JSON. Map it to a route and preview locally before pushing live.
Handling Secrets and KV
Store environment secrets with Wrangler and read them in your worker. Use KV for simple key-value persistence when you need data at the edge.
Deploy and Debug
Deploy with wrangler deploy and check logs via wrangler tail. Review your analytics to spot issues early.
Related Topics
You may also be interested in our guide on Internal Linking Strategies for better site structure.
In conclusion, Workers make it simple to launch fast APIs without servers. Experiment and build small services that enhance your site.
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