Goodbye Nginx, Hello Traefik! Effortless HTTPS with Let's Encrypt and Docker
If you've struggled with Nginx reverse proxy configs, certbot timers, and nginx -s reload, it's time to meet Traefik — a modern reverse proxy built for dynamic containerized environments.
Why Traefik over Nginx?
Unlike Nginx, which requires manual configuration updates and reloads, Traefik auto-discovers services via Docker labels, keeping your proxy config in sync with running containers. It also:
- Automatically obtains and renews Let’s Encrypt certificates
- Handles HTTP/HTTPS routing, path-based rules, load balancing, and more
- Supports metrics, tracing, and even canary deployments with Traefik Enterprise
For small setups or demos, it’s a powerful, drop-in Nginx replacement — with less boilerplate.
