Reverse vs. Forward Proxy: What's the Key Difference and When to Use Each? or Reverse vs. Forward Pro

Dumbed-down explanation:

Forward proxy = your mask when *you* go out.
Reverse proxy = the mask when *someone* comes to you.

Home lab use case: Reverse proxy = yes (for SSL, routing, security). Forward proxy = meh, unless you're doing something sneaky.

Tools: Nginx, Traefik, or Caddy. All solid choices.