Nginx and You

Most PHP apps run behind nginx, but many developers only touch a small part of what it can do. In this session, we’ll walk through useful nginx features that anyone can start using, even if you’re not a DevOps specialist. We’ll cover how nginx interfaces with PHP, how to structure clean and maintainable config, and simple optimizations that can noticeably improve performance. We’ll also look at helpful features like caching, rate limiting, redirects, and ways to avoid common configuration mistakes. If nginx has ever felt like a mysterious black box, this session will help you understand it clearly and confidently, with examples you can take home and apply right away.