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# [How PHP-FPM Actually Works: FastCGI, Workers, and Process Pools](https://backend-in-production.hashnode.dev/how-php-fpm-actually-works-fastcgi-workers-and-process-pools?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An explanation of how PHP-FPM works internally, including FastCGI, process management, workers, and concurrency in PHP.

Dec 29, 2025 · 3 min read · backend-in-production.hashnode.dev  
Updated Jan 12  
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## Written by

[Leonardo De Lara](https://hashnode.com/@delaraleonardo)

@delaraleonardo · Guarapuava, Brazil

  
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Backend Engineer writing about PHP, performance, and production systems

Backend Engineer with experience building and scaling PHP applications in production environments. I focus on performance, system behavior, and understanding how backend systems actually work beyond the framework layer. Currently writing about PHP, backend performance, and production engineering.

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[Bruce Wells](https://hashnode.com/@PHPFUI)

[Dec 30, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-php-fpm-actually-works-fastcgi-workers-and-process-pools/69526d4da1190d0570367721/comment/6953f8ae0365c90634156413)

Really great write up on PHP-FPM. I always kind of knew what was involved, but this lays it out simply and understandable.

One suggestion is to put next and previous links in your blog so people can easily read past or next articles. Seem my [blog.phpfui.com](https://blog.phpfui.com/) blog. It approaches PHP from the developer side, but good to see the back end side as well.