CGI, FastCGI, php-fpm, and nginx: The Web Server Squad You Need to Know

Ever wondered how your shiny new blog—like my recently deployed CodeBit Chronicles—flies from server to screen? It’s all thanks to nginx, CGI, FastCGI, and php-fpm working together. These tools handle everything from static assets to dynamic PHP APIs powering a Next.js frontend. In this guide, we’ll break down their roles with examples from my blog deployment, showing how they bring it all to life. New to servers or a seasoned dev? Let’s dive into the fun!