Web Servers Explained: From Apache to Nginx
Web Servers Explained: From Apache to Nginx Web servers are the first stop for any web request. They listen on a port, speak the HTTP language, and send back HTML, images, or data. Two names you will meet often are Apache and Nginx. Both are mature and reliable, but they grew up with different ideas about speed and configuration. How they work Apache HTTP Server began life in the 1990s as a flexible, module-based system. It can load many extensions to add features like PHP support, URL rewriting, or access control. One practical side is the .htaccess file, which lets per-directory rules apply without touching the main config. That makes life easier on shared hosting, but it can add overhead if many requests trigger many checks. Apache can run in different modes (prefork, worker, event), so tuning the core process model matters when traffic grows. ...