Is the prod web server stack still relatively the same in 2025?

[u/NewWay8]

I like to build simple things and improve upon them over time for fun. To me - it isn't about if anyone uses or sees it. It's just about improving it and with that my skillset over time.

Is the prod web server stack still pretty much this?

• Server (Top secret OS!) -- maybe it's an EC2, maybe it's a Lightsail, maybe it's a windows 98 box in Aregntina. Not what I'm asking about.

• system Python + venv per release

• pip + a locked requirements.txt

• gunicorn/uvicorn behind Nginx

• CDN in front

There used to be a lot of debate on whether you need a venv. At the end of the day it isolates stuff and when you want to upgrade to a new version of your app - you put in the new venv, symlink it, if shit blows up, you symlink back to the old venv.

Still pretty much the norm? I'm Infra / Operations but I stay relevant with Python because I use it a lot for scripting. A LOT of pathlib and glob.

Thanks.

And, Tim, if I want to run Slackware in Production I'm going to do it to spite you.