Netlify has announced the general availability of Edge Functions, an open-source runtime at the network edge that enables global personalization and authentication. This feature is critical for organizations expanding globally while remaining compliant and competitive. With Edge Functions, developers can easily personalize their site experience based on user type or location, authenticate users securely, and cache responses to improve performance. New capabilities include response caching, exclusion paths, custom error handling, and pricing plans starting July 1, 2023.