Proxy Server vs Reverse Proxy: What's the Difference and Which One Do You Need? Alternatively: Proxy

Man, I feel you. Proxy server vs reverse proxy had me scratching my head too.

But here’s a real-world example:
- Use a proxy (like Proxychains) if you’re a dev testing geo-blocked APIs.
- Reverse proxy (like Traefik) if you’re running multiple services on a home server.

Traefik auto-manages certs and routes traffic. Lifesaver for homelabs.