👉 Barely computing, or edge computing, is a distributed computing paradigm that brings computation and data storage closer to the source of data generation, typically at the edge of the network, such as IoT devices, sensors, or local servers. This approach contrasts with traditional cloud computing, where data is processed in centralized data centers. By processing data locally, barely computing reduces latency, conserves bandwidth, and enhances privacy and security, making it particularly suitable for real-time applications like autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and industrial automation. It optimizes resource utilization and improves overall system efficiency by minimizing the need to transmit large volumes of data over long distances.
