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SSGs (Static Site Generator) like Hugo generates static HTML files without having to rely on databases and server-side processes. They have fast load times and can handle high traffic loads without the need for server management. I was looking for a website setup with minimal management, and decided to use Hugo as an SSG. This isn’t a full tutorial but an overall breakdown of how my website is currently setup using Hugo as a static site generator, AWS S3 as a hosting platform, and Route 53 and CloudFlare for domain management....

One of the importance of NGINX is its use as a reverse proxy between user requests and a web server. To explain what a reverse proxy is, think of it like a traffic warden on a busy road. Since we are referring to web requests, a reverse proxy acts as a traffic warden, receiving user requests and sending them to the appropriate destination based on the URL. This process eventually would help to reduce request congestions, simplify routing, and enhance scalability....