Nginx
February 22, 2026
What it is
Nginx is a web server and reverse proxy. Handles static content, load balancing, and TLS at high concurrency with low memory.
Usage
Serving static sites; reverse proxy and load balancer; API gateway; caching; often in front of app servers.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Battle-tested at scale | Config can be complex |
| Low memory, high throughput | Dynamic config less elegant than Traefik |
| Huge deployment base | |
| Flexible (OpenResty, Lua) |
Alternatives
Caddy, Traefik. Why Nginx: Maximum performance and maturity; standard for high-traffic and legacy setups.
Links
- Homepage: https://nginx.org/
- Documentation: https://nginx.org/en/docs/
- Source: https://github.com/nginx/nginx