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Architecture Models

Process-Based vs Event-Driven Architecture

Process-Based (Apache MPM Prefork)

Each connection is handled by a separate process. Simple but memory-intensive.

  • One process per connection
  • High memory usage under load
  • Better isolation (crash affects one connection)
  • Works well with non-thread-safe modules

Event-Driven (Nginx, LiteSpeed)

Asynchronous handling of multiple connections with fewer processes. Highly efficient.

  • One worker handles many connections
  • Low memory footprint
  • Excellent for high-concurrency scenarios
  • Non-blocking I/O operations

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