Thijs Feryn - Reverse caching proxies: Varnish or Nginx?

This talk explores the essential role of a reverse caching proxy in addressing scalability challenges while protecting backend servers. The speaker compares two prominent tools for this purpose, Varnish and Nginx, covering important topics such as setup, configuration, and default behavior. Additionally, the session delves into invalidation and monitoring techniques, along with advanced tricks like Edge Side Includes (ESI) to optimize performance.