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

Dude, the forward vs reverse proxy debate is like the "chicken or egg" of networking.

Here’s how I remember it:
- Forward proxy = *you* choose to use it (e.g., work WiFi restrictions).
- Reverse proxy = *server* forces you to use it (e.g., load balancers).

For testing, MITMproxy is fun for forward, and Envoy is slick for reverse.