Diagram of a load balancer distributing HTTP requests across backend server nodes.

Build an HTTP Load Balancer in Go: A CV-Worthy Side Project

A practical, runnable build guide for an HTTP load balancer with health checks and least-connections routing. Architecture, code, and a roadmap to senior-level extensions.

September 3, 2026 · 11 min · 2239 words · martinuke0

Nginx from Zero to Hero: An In-Depth Tutorial and Guide

Nginx is one of the most popular open-source web servers in the world, widely used not only to serve static content but also as a reverse proxy, load balancer, and HTTP cache. This comprehensive tutorial will guide you step-by-step from the basics of installing Nginx to configuring advanced features, helping you become proficient in managing and optimizing it for your projects. Table of Contents Introduction to Nginx Installing Nginx Understanding Nginx Architecture Basic Configuration and Serving Static Content Configuring Reverse Proxy and Load Balancing Optimizing Nginx Performance Setting Up HTTPS with SSL/TLS Advanced Configurations and Use Cases Useful Commands for Managing Nginx Further Resources Conclusion Introduction to Nginx Nginx (pronounced “Engine-X”) is a high-performance web server designed to handle many concurrent connections efficiently. Unlike traditional web servers, it uses an event-driven, asynchronous architecture, which makes it well suited for high-traffic websites and applications. ...

December 5, 2025 · 5 min · 939 words · martinuke0
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