Nginx
Nginx is a high-performance web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer known for handling massive concurrency with low memory. It fronts a large share of the busiest sites online.
Pros
- High concurrency. An event-driven model serves thousands of connections cheaply. 0
- Versatile. Acts as web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer. 0
- Low resource use. Small memory footprint even under heavy traffic. 0
- Proven everywhere. Fronts a huge share of the busiest sites online. 0
Cons
- Config learning curve. Directive syntax and contexts take time to master. 0
- No dynamic state reload. Config changes need reloads; complex logic is awkward. 0
- Limited modules. Adding modules often means recompiling. 0
- Manual scaling. Clustering and failover are your responsibility. 0