Introduction When it comes to modern web servers and application delivery, NGINX is king . Powering over 30% of all websites worldwide, it’s not just a web server — it’s a reverse proxy, load balancer, and security gateway rolled into one. In this MasterClass, we’ll cover everything you need to know about NGINX : from installation and configuration to setting up custom load balancing solutions. What is NGINX? NGINX (pronounced “Engine-X”) is an open-source web server created by Igor Sysoev in 2004. It was designed to solve the C10k problem — handling 10,000+ concurrent connections efficiently. NGINX vs Apache: Apache: process/thread-based, flexible modules NGINX: event-driven, lightweight, faster under high load Why Choose NGINX? 🚀 High Performance – Handles thousands of concurrent requests 🔄 Reverse Proxy – Directs traffic smartly 🔒 Security – Built-in features to mitigate attacks ⚡ Scalability – Powers giants like Netflix, Dropbox, and WordP...
Introduction If you’ve ever worked with cloud computing, DevOps, or modern application development, chances are you’ve already come across YAML . From Kubernetes to Docker Compose, YAML has quietly become the backbone of configuration files. But understanding YAML is just the beginning — mastering JSON and JSONPath will take your skills to the next level. This article is your complete roadmap to becoming a YAML, JSON, and JSONPath master from zero to pro . Understanding the Basics of YAML YAML stands for “ YAML Ain’t Markup Language. ” It’s a human-friendly data serialization format designed for configuration and data exchange. Unlike XML or JSON, YAML focuses on simplicity and readability. Think of YAML as the “plain English” of data formats — clean, structured, and easy to scan. Why Learn YAML? YAML is everywhere in modern tech. Here’s where you’ll encounter it: DevOps : Kubernetes manifests, Docker Compose files Automation : Ansible playbooks, CI/CD pipelines ...