Traefik Proxy is a modern reverse proxy and load balancer with automatic service discovery, designed specifically for containerized applications and microservices architectures. This makes it a perfect match when deploying web applications with Docker and Docker swarm.

Nathan has a unique ability to overcome any technical challenge that is thrown up in a project. He has a talent for devising bespoke solutions, finding a way when there is not an ‘off the shelf solution’. This means that truly creative and innovative projects can be achieved with Nathan at the helm. He approaches everything with a ‘can do’ mindset and a great sense of humour. It is always a privilege and a pleasure to work with Nathan.

How I Work with Traefik Proxy

Traefik has become a key part of my web app development workflow. It’s a modern, dynamic reverse proxy and load balancer that automatically routes traffic to running containers, updating itself as services start, stop, or scale. It also takes care of SSL certificates through Let’s Encrypt, handling renewals automatically so everything stays secure without extra effort.

Because it integrates directly with Docker Swarm, Traefik makes service discovery and high availability simple. It reacts in real time as containers move around the cluster, keeping deployments stable and reliable no matter how many services are running.

With Traefik in the mix, my deployments are faster to set up, easier to maintain, and more secure by default. It removes a lot of the manual work from managing web infrastructure, letting me focus on building and improving the applications themselves. Overall, it’s made a noticeable difference to the quality and consistency of my hosting setup.