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

December 30, 2024·7 min read
DevOps
Next.js
PHP
Server

On this page

  • Kicking Off with nginx: Serving Static Goodies
  • nginx Basics: Contexts and Directives
  • Line-by-Line Peek
  • How It Works
  • The PHP Crew: CGI, FastCGI, and php-fpm
  • CGI: The Classic Courier
  • FastCGI: The Fleet Upgrade
  • php-fpm: The PHP Powerhouse
  • Hooking nginx to PHP
  • CodeBit-Specific Breakdown
  • The Blog Flow
  • Bonus: nginx and CodeBit’s Next.js Frontend
  • Wrapping Up
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