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Web Servers Explained: Apache Nginx and Beyond Web servers are the software that talks to browsers. They listen for requests, fetch files or run code, and send responses over HTTP or HTTPS. Different servers optimize for speed, complexity, and scale. This guide explains the big players—Apache and Nginx—and a few practical options for modern sites. Apache HTTP Server has many years of development and a large ecosystem. It shines when you need flexible modules, wide app compatibility, and per-directory rules through .htaccess files. Its strength is adaptability, not raw speed alone. ...

Immutable Infrastructure with Infrastructure as Code Immutable infrastructure means you never patch a running server or service. If something needs updating, you replace the old artifact with a new one. Infrastructure as code (IaC) means you describe the desired state of your systems in code and let automated tools create or replace resources to match. When used together, these ideas cut drift, speed up recovery, and make deployments repeatable across environments. ...