What Is Nginx, and Why Does It Matter for Your Business?

Nginx, in Plain Terms

Nginx was originally designed to solve the C10K problem — handling ten thousand simultaneous connections — which is why it performs so well under load. Nginx can act as a cache for API responses or static files, taking load off the main application server.

What This Means for Your Business

Nginx is commonly used as a reverse proxy, a load balancer, and a static file server — often all three at once. A non-technical founder doesn't need to master the technical details of Nginx, but knowing these few points helps you make more informed decisions when talking to your technical team.