What’s the real difference between a proxy and reverse proxy? Need a clear explanation! or When shoul

Here’s a simple breakdown:

- Proxy: You -> Proxy -> Internet (hides your IP)
- Reverse Proxy: User -> Reverse Proxy -> Your Servers (protects servers)

Reverse proxies shine when you’ve got multiple servers. They route traffic, handle crashes gracefully, and can even compress data. Tools like Apache httpd or Caddy make it easy.

Ever used a CDN? That’s basically a fancy reverse proxy.