Whether you're deploying a website or API, following these best practices ensures reliability, security, and optimal performance 🚀

1. Server Configuration

  • Use reverse proxies (e.g., Nginx or Apache) to handle load balancing and SSL termination
    Server Architecture
  • Implement HTTP/2 or HTTP/3 for faster resource loading 📡
  • Set proper caching headers to reduce load on your backend 
    Cache-Control: public, max-age=31536000

2. Security Measures

🔒 Always prioritize security:

  • Enable HTTPS with valid certificates (Let's Encrypt recommended)
  • Configure CSP (Content Security Policy) headers
  • Regularly update dependencies and server software
    Security Practices

3. Performance Optimization

⚡️ Improve loading speed:

  • Compress assets using Gzip/Brotli
  • Use CDN (Content Delivery Network) for global reach
  • Optimize database queries and cache frequently accessed data

4. Monitoring & Logging

  • Set up real-time monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus + Grafana)
  • Use structured logging for easier analysis
    Log Management

    For advanced logging techniques, check our Logging Guide

5. Scalability Tips

  • Design for stateless architecture to enable horizontal scaling
  • Use asynchronous processing for non-critical tasks
  • Implement rate limiting to prevent abuse 🚫

For more about security implementation, visit our Security Best Practices guide.