nginx/nginx
The official NGINX Open Source repository.
What it does
NGINX is the world's most widely used web server, meaning it's the software that handles delivering websites and apps to users when they type a URL or tap a button — it acts as the traffic controller that routes millions of simultaneous requests efficiently and reliably. It also serves as a load balancer (distributing user traffic across multiple servers so no single server gets overwhelmed) and a security gateway that protects apps from the open internet.
Why it matters for PMs
With nearly 30,000 stars and backing from F5, NGINX is foundational infrastructure that powers a significant portion of the internet, meaning any product your team ships at scale will almost certainly run on or compete alongside it. Understanding NGINX's capabilities — from handling traffic spikes to caching content — directly shapes decisions around reliability, scalability costs, and how quickly your product can grow without breaking.
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Score updated Feb 18, 2026
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