Apache .htaccess vs Caddyfile

Developers should learn meets developers should learn caddyfile when using caddy for web hosting, api gateways, or as a reverse proxy in development or production environments. Here's our take.

Apache .htaccess

Nice Pick

Developers should learn

Pros

• htaccess when working with Apache-hosted websites, especially in shared hosting scenarios, to implement security measures, SEO-friendly URLs via mod_rewrite, and custom error pages
• Related to: apache-web-server, mod-rewrite

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Caddyfile

Developers should learn Caddyfile when using Caddy for web hosting, API gateways, or as a reverse proxy in development or production environments

Pros

• It is particularly useful for automating HTTPS with Let's Encrypt, simplifying configuration management, and deploying static sites or microservices quickly
• Related to: caddy, go

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Apache .htaccess if: You want htaccess when working with apache-hosted websites, especially in shared hosting scenarios, to implement security measures, seo-friendly urls via mod_rewrite, and custom error pages and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Caddyfile if: You prioritize it is particularly useful for automating https with let's encrypt, simplifying configuration management, and deploying static sites or microservices quickly over what Apache .htaccess offers.

The Bottom Line

Apache .htaccess wins

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