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Welcome to NGINX101

NGINX101 is your ultimate educational resource for understanding and mastering NGINX. Curated by experts who write C code and develop advanced NGINX modules, this site offers:

  1. In-Depth Tutorials
    Step-by-step guides that begin with the basics of serving static files and progress to advanced load balancing and caching configurations.

  2. Cited Source: NGINX Beginner’s Guide

  3. Expert Explanations of Directives
    Each directive is explored in detail—covering syntax, parameters, use cases, and best practices.

  4. Cited Source: NGINX Directive Reference

  5. Real-World C Examples
    Go behind the scenes on how modules are written in C, with annotated snippets and performance considerations.

  6. Cited Source: Nginx Development Guide

  7. Curated Repository of Modules
    We handpick valuable third-party modules, conduct technical reviews, and discuss how to integrate them seamlessly into your stack.

  8. Cited Source: Nginx Third-Party Modules Directory

  9. Performance and Production Tips
    Learn from real experts about where NGINX shines and how to tune it for maximum reliability under high-traffic loads.

Why NGINX101?

Many tutorials only skim the basics. At NGINX101, we not only show you how to configure NGINX but also why certain choices matter—all informed by insights from developers who write NGINX modules in C. Each guide is carefully vetted to ensure relevance, clarity, and real-world applicability.

Key Features:

  • Technical Depth: Dive into advanced load balancing, caching strategies, security hardening, and module development.
  • Hands-On Examples: Example configs, code snippets, and best practices for everything from a small personal site to a large-scale production environment.
  • Updated Frequently: We follow the NGINX release cycle and test new directives as soon as they appear.
  • Community Focused: Although not affiliated with or endorsed by NGINX or F5 Networks, we aim to supplement official docs and community resources with practical guidance.

What You Will Find Here

  1. Directive-by-Directive Guides
    Each directive gets a dedicated article with a technical deep-dive, usage examples, pitfalls to avoid, and performance considerations.

  2. Module Reviews and Tutorials
    From open-source favorites to smaller, specialized ones, we guide you through installation, configuration, and debugging.

  3. C Programming Insights
    We include analysis of C-based code examples for custom modules. You will see how directives map to underlying ngx_command_t structures and how to extend NGINX functionality in robust, modular ways.

  4. Performance Benchmarks
    Comparative benchmarks showcasing where NGINX excels, plus optimization techniques for concurrency, caching, and SSL/TLS configurations.

  5. Cited Resource: NGINX Performance Tuning

Getting Started

  1. Explore Our Guides
    Visit the “Introduction to NGINX” section first if you are new to NGINX. Otherwise, jump to any advanced topic or directive you need.
  2. Try Example Configurations
    Each article usually comes with example configurations you can adapt and apply to your environment.
  3. Contribute
    We welcome your feedback and contributions. You can report issues, request tutorials, or offer improvements in our repository.

Our Commitment

  • Accuracy & Relevance: We test everything against the latest stable and mainline releases of NGINX.
  • Expert Curation: Our authors have real-world experience in production environments, writing custom modules and helping users solve complex problems.
  • Community Support: We encourage questions and collaboration through our code and documentation contributions.

Further Reading & Resources

  • Official NGINX Documentation
  • NGINX Community Forum
  • OpenResty (Extended ecosystem for NGINX + Lua)

NGINX101 is the perfect place to up-level your NGINX skills. Whether you are new to web servers or seeking deep knowledge of module internals, you will find the right information, examples, and best practices here. We look forward to helping you master NGINX in your personal projects, professional deployments, or further custom module development.

Happy learning and configuring!