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# [Web Server vs Web Server: Why We Use Both Nginx and Kestrel](https://calvinkamtoso.hashnode.dev/web-server-vs-web-server-why-we-use-both-nginx-and-kestrel-fdfe239a5f0b?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

A breakdown of why ASP.NET Core applications use both Kestrel and Nginx. Covers the HTTP request lifecycle, performance differences, and why a reverse proxy

Dec 26, 2024 · 9 min read · calvinkamtoso.hashnode.dev  
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