Nginx Configuration Guide: From Zero to Production Ready 🚀

Source: Dev.to

Just updated a comprehensive guide on Nginx performance optimization and best practices! Here’s what you’ll learn:

Roadmap

• Infrastructure – Step 1
  Nginx sizing guide: minimum requirements, VPS selection criteria, budget hosting recommendations.

• Core Setup – Step 2
  Nginx installation, nginx.conf optimization (worker connections, SSL protocols, gzip, logging).

• Virtual Hosts – Step 3
  Domain configuration: server blocks, SSL/TLS setup, HTTP/2, redirects (www, IPv4/IPv6).

• Upload Handling – Step 3*
  client_max_body_size configuration for file uploads.

• Performance Layer – Step 4
  .htaccess tricks: compression, cache control, security headers, HSTS.

• SEO Layer – Steps 5‑6
  Configuration of robots.txt and sitemap.xml.

Performance Metrics

• Nginx market share data (18.98%).
• FAQ section answering common Nginx questions: FAQ.
• Best practices for security.
• Performance optimization strategies.
• Copy‑paste‑ready configuration files.

Read the technical guide → – includes FAQ and real Nginx config examples! 💻