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JavaScript jQuery Basics Working with jQuery Collections Conclusion

Akshay Alok
Akshay Alok
7,857 Points
Posted by Akshay Alok
Akshay Alok
7,857 Points

"When/when not to a CDN" link broken for me.

Could someone tell me why one would NOT want to use a CDN, from the previous stackOverflow link and the Treasure's video I am not able to think of a case where one might consider not using a CDN even when it is possible.

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,269 Points

On a server with plenty storage and bandwidth to spare, I might elect to host everything locally to eliminate the possibility of problems when the client has any connectivity issues with the CDN server(s).

Another reason I might avoid a CDN is if I had any concerns about the way it was maintained, particularly if they may suddenly discontinue support for a version that I was depending on.

And you might want to report the broken link directly to the Support staff.