Location configuration in nginx

In Nginx, the role of the location block is to define how the server responds to a specific URL request. It is like a matching rule that specifies the mapping relationship between the access path of the resource and the actual file location. This article discusses the application of location configuration in processing image requests starting with /image through examples. By setting the value after location to /media, the function of external access to image resources is realized, that is, the request is mapped to the /media directory. This indicates that the value of location, together with the root parameter, determines the complete path to load static resources.
In the configuration, when the value of location is set to /images/, and the root is /data/images, this means that any URL starting with /images/ will trigger the search from the /data/images directory. Find the corresponding file. This setting is very useful for managing website image resources and optimizing URL structure. It allows you to manage static content in a structured way, such as ISO file download pages.
Refer to the blog "nginx reports 404 error when accessing static resources", which explains the pitfalls in location configuration in detail and helps us avoid common mistakes. By understanding the concept of requestMapping, we can have a deeper understanding of the usage of location, thereby better controlling the access and management of static resources by the Nginx server.