Nginx for .NET Developers

Explore the role of Nginx in .NET development through this comprehensive conference talk. Delve into the shift from IIS to Kestrel as the default web server for ASP.NET Core deployments, and discover why Nginx is an essential component in modern web architectures. Learn about Nginx's functions as a reverse proxy and load balancer, its relationship with Kestrel, and its performance benefits. Gain practical insights into configuring and running Nginx, understanding its architecture, and implementing features like HTTP caching. Compare Nginx with IIS, and master the pronunciation of Nginx while acquiring valuable knowledge about its integration with .NET applications.

Intro
Who am I
Where I work
Bright
Agenda
Framework
Docker
Request
Why Nginx
Building Nginx
Running Nginx again
Extra headers
Kestrel
Performance
What is Nginx
IIS vs Nginx
Nginx Diagram
Nginx Configuration
Reverse Proxy Shutdown
HTTP Cache
HTTP Cache Demo
Upstream