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Nginx vs Apache
Comparison card: Nginx vs Apache. Easy English, with a real example. Scan the QR for the full lesson.
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What each one is
Both are web servers (they serve web pages).
Nginx is light and event-based.
Apache is older and very flexible with modules.
How they differ
Nginx handles many connections with less memory.
Apache has per-folder config (.htaccess) that Nginx does not.
Example
Nginx is often used in front as a fast reverse proxy.
Apache is common for classic PHP sites.
Use when
Many static requests: Nginx.
Need .htaccess or old modules: Apache.
Learn more in the lesson: 7.1 What a Web Server Does: Nginx vs Apache