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

Proxy vs reverse proxy is like a bouncer at a club vs a concierge at a hotel.

Bouncer (proxy): Checks *your* ID before letting you in.
Concierge (reverse proxy): Handles all guest requests so the hotel staff (servers) don’t get overwhelmed.

If you’re self-hosting, Caddy is a sick reverse proxy—auto-HTTPS outta the box.