Solid explanation! Here’s another angle:
A proxy is like a mail forwarder—it sends your letters (requests) out with a different return address.
A reverse proxy is like a receptionist—it directs incoming calls (traffic) to the right desk (server).
If you’re testing, try setting up a simple reverse proxy with Nginx. It’s a great learning experience.
A proxy is like a mail forwarder—it sends your letters (requests) out with a different return address.
A reverse proxy is like a receptionist—it directs incoming calls (traffic) to the right desk (server).
If you’re testing, try setting up a simple reverse proxy with Nginx. It’s a great learning experience.