Explanation

Explanation documentation is understanding-oriented. Rather than instructing you how to complete a task, these articles clarify concepts, explore architectural decisions, and answer the question: "Why does it work this way?"

Architectural Deep Dives

Global Edge Network & Sub-10ms Latency

Explore why Shaf runs 100% on Cloudflare's serverless edge, utilizing D1 and KV read-through caching to minimize latency worldwide.

Custom Domain Lifecycle & Origins

Understand how multi-tenant custom hostnames, automated TLS issuance, and DNS fallback origins operate behind the scenes.

Privacy-First Analytics Engine

Learn how Shaf aggregates click events with Cloudflare Analytics Engine without third-party cookies or intrusive tracking beacons.

Security & Bot Defense

Discover our multi-layered defense architecture, Google Safe Browsing lookups, link cloaking, and Cloudflare Turnstile integration.