Yaws Web Server in Erlang: The Complete Guide for Developers and Engineers

"Yaws Web Server in Erlang"

"Yaws Web Server in Erlang" presents a comprehensive and in-depth exploration of Yaws, an advanced web server built atop Erlang’s legendary concurrency and reliability. Starting from first principles, the book introduces the unique philosophies behind Yaws and the Erlang ecosystem, providing readers with clarity on the server’s architecture, process model, and how it stacks up against peers. The text offers practical guidance on everything from configuring and managing virtual hosts to mastering deployment—equipping developers to leverage Yaws for both standalone and embedded applications.

Through detailed chapters, the book delves into essential topics such as lifecycle management, routing, dynamic content, and middleware extensibility. Readers will find pragmatic approaches to building secure, scalable, and high-performance web systems, including in-depth sections on static asset delivery, WebSocket communication, secure session management, and fine-tuned process supervision. Ever mindful of real-world needs, the book unpacks strategies for handling large volumes of traffic, zero-downtime upgrades, load balancing, and hardening Yaws against sophisticated web threats.

Beyond the core, "Yaws Web Server in Erlang" explores integration with databases, messaging systems, and authentication providers, rounding out the picture with modern DevOps practices. Readers will benefit from guidance on continuous integration, infrastructure automation, production observability, and advanced topics such as real-time architectures, serverless patterns, and edge deployments. Packed with insights, case studies, and best practices, this book is an indispensable guide for engineers seeking to master Erlang-based web serving in modern, mission-critical environments.

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E-bog: 20. august 2025