Apache vs. NGINX

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If you're into web development, you have undoubtedly heard of Apache and Nginx. They're both open source web servers, but they have different strengths, and both are worth considering as part of your web architecture choices. Is speed at all costs your thing? Or extensibility? In this video, Martin Keen explains how these web servers work and then breaks down the tradeoffs of each solution (spoiler: it's not an either/or answer).

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