What's the difference between proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one should I use? Alternatively, if you prefer a

Honestly, the proxy vs reverse proxy confusion is real until you see it in action.

Reverse proxies are your go-to for:
- SSL termination (so your backend servers don’t gotta deal with certs)
- Load balancing (spread traffic like butter)
- Security (hide your server IPs from DDoS)

Regular proxies? Mostly for anonymity or bypassing filters. Try BrightData if you need a reliable proxy provider.