What's the difference between a forwarding proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one should I use? Alternatively:

Yo, forwarding proxy vs reverse proxy confused me too at first. Think of it like this:

Forwarding proxy = your bouncer at the club door (checks who’s leaving).

Reverse proxy = the VIP host (controls who gets to meet the celeb inside).

For web apps, reverse proxy all the way—unless you’re, like, a school blocking TikTok. Then forwarding proxy ftw.

PS: Your explanation’s solid. No gotchas, just pick the right tool for the job.