Initially, we faced load time issues, but after deploying Fastly and optimizing our queries, we achieved a response time cut to less than 1 millisecond from an initial 3 to 4 seconds.
Fastly combines CDN and Signal Sciences WAF for seamless operation with prompt support through Slack. Configuration versioning allows rapid deployment under a minute, but the lack of a staging platform is a drawback. Compute@Edge offers valuable features, although VCL knowledge is essential. The setup is quick, yet pricing is high, and improvements are needed in bot detection. Enhanced analytics are crucial for tracking unused configurations and preventing duplicates.
