Web Server

Noun · Development

Definitions

  1. Software (such as Nginx, Apache, or Caddy) that listens for incoming HTTP/HTTPS requests and responds by serving static files, proxying requests to application servers, terminating TLS, or load-balancing across backend instances.

    In plain English: A program that receives requests from web browsers and sends back web pages, files, or data in response.

    Example: "Nginx acts as the web server in front of our Node app — it handles TLS termination and serves static assets directly."

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