What is OpenResty?
OpenResty is a comprehensive web platform that seamlessly integrates the powerful Nginx core, the high-performance LuaJIT engine, and a vast collection of carefully crafted Lua libraries, along with a multitude of third-party Nginx modules and their external dependencies. Designed to empower developers, this robust solution enables the creation of scalable web applications, web services, and dynamic web gateways, catering to the diverse needs of modern web development
Highlights
- Integrated Nginx core and LuaJIT engine for high-performance web processing
- Vast library of Lua modules and third-party Nginx modules for extensive functionality
- Scalable platform for building web applications, web services, and dynamic gateways
- Centralized management of distributed nodes, load balancing, and real-time analysis
- A/B testing capabilities for seamless experimentation and deployment
- Flexible traffic routing, multi-tiered network policies, and custom caching configurations
- Comprehensive monitoring and visualization tools for resource usage and status code statistics
- Integration with third-party solutions for compliance with industry regulations (e.g., Cobalt, GDPR, ISO)