Internals

This section provides in-depth technical documentation about Navigator's internal architecture and request handling.

Available Documentation

Request Flow

Comprehensive explanation of how Navigator processes HTTP requests from start to finish.

Topics covered:

• 10-step request processing pipeline
• Authentication flow with auth_patterns
• Static file serving and try_files
• Web application proxying
• Sticky sessions and Fly-Replay routing
• WebSocket handling
• Error recovery and retry logic
• Performance optimizations

Useful for:

• Understanding how requests are routed
• Debugging authentication issues
• Optimizing application configuration
• Learning about Navigator's architecture

Why This Matters

Understanding Navigator's request flow helps you:

1. Configure authentication correctly - Know when auth_patterns vs public_paths are checked
2. Optimize performance - Use the right patterns for your use case
3. Debug issues - Understand where requests might be blocked or delayed
4. Design better apps - Leverage Navigator's features effectively

Related Documentation

• Authentication Configuration - How to configure auth
• Static Files - Static file serving configuration
• Routing - Rewrite rules and redirects
• Features Overview - High-level feature documentation