Request Flow

How a browser request becomes a rendered page.

Steps

  1. Nginx accepts the request and forwards it to the app server.

  2. SmallBlock resolves the route (page, asset, API).

  3. Middleware applies authentication, language, and caching.

  4. The view fetches content and selects a template.

  5. Template tags/plugins render dynamic regions.

  6. Response headers are set and returned to Nginx.

Troubleshooting

  • Check Nginx error logs for proxy issues.

  • Enable app debug logs to trace route resolution and plugins.