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# [NGINX vs. Apache Web Server](https://blog.melvincv.com/nginx-vs-apache-web-server?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Apache operates in "prefork mode," employing a predetermined quantity of processes, each dedicated to handling one request at a time, whether static or dynamic. In contrast, NGINX takes an asynchronous approach toward requests. A single NGINX process...

Jul 10, 2023 · 1 min read · blog.melvincv.com  
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