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Deployment options

Next, we're going to run through the options for the different endpoint types. The underlying implementation and network connectivity will depend on the option you pick, so it's important to know what you need before deploying.

The first option follows the example given in the previous section: edge-optimized endpoints. An edge-optimized endpoint is a deployment that leverages the CloudFront global distribution network and is useful if you have clients connecting from multiple locations around the world. API requests are sent to the nearest CloudFront point of presence, or edge, which can improve latencies for connections. At the time of writing, there were 189 edge locations across 37 countries.

The next is a regional ...