Load Balancing and Proxies
Understand how load balancers and reverse proxies distribute traffic and enhance the availability of your NestJS services.
Scaling Up Your NestJS App
Imagine your NestJS application becomes super popular! A single server might struggle to handle thousands of users all at once. This is where Load Balancing and Reverse Proxies come in.
They are essential tools for building scalable and highly available backend services, ensuring your application can grow with demand.
What is Load Balancing?
Load Balancing is the process of distributing incoming network traffic across multiple servers. Think of it as a traffic controller for your web requests.
- It prevents any single server from becoming a bottleneck.
- It improves application responsiveness by sharing the workload.
- It enhances reliability by directing traffic away from unhealthy servers.