# Geodes The Geode pattern involves deploying a collection of backend services into a set of geographical nodes, each of which can service any request for any client in any region. This pattern allows serving requests in an active-active style, improving latency and increasing availability by distributing request processing around the globe. To learn more visit the following links: - [Geode pattern](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/patterns/geodes) - [Geode Formation, Types & Appearance | What is a Geode?](https://study.com/academy/lesson/geode-formation-types-appearance.html)