# Vercel fundamental concepts

The articles below explain core concepts that shape how Vercel works:


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title: "What is Compute?"
description: "Learn about the different models for compute and how they can be used with Vercel."
last_updated: "2026-02-03T02:58:43.827Z"
source: "https://vercel.com/docs/getting-started-with-vercel/fundamental-concepts/what-is-compute"
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