Web Servers: Performance, Security, and Scale
Web Servers: Performance, Security, and Scale Web servers are the front door to your applications. They manage requests, serve content, and keep users moving. A fast, secure server setup improves user experience, reduces bounce rates, and lowers hosting costs. Performance relies on software choices, network, and how content is delivered. Pick a fast server, enable HTTP/2 or HTTP/3, and use caching to serve repeated requests without extra work. Keep connections alive when possible and compress payloads to reduce bandwidth. This includes choosing a server that matches your traffic pattern and enabling modern protocols. Test under load to confirm latency stays acceptable as you grow. ...