FastCGI: 30 Years Old and Still the Better Protocol for Reverse Proxies

FastCGI remains the better protocol for reverse proxies after 30 years, thanks to its persistent workers and efficient binary protocol. The article contrasts it with CGI and plain HTTP setups, arguing lower overhead and better request multiplexing enable more scalable proxies. It offers practical considerations for adopting FastCGI in modern stacks.

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Lobsters

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29 AVR. 2026 · 04:08

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