What's the difference between a forwarding proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one do I need? Alternatively:

Honestly, the forwarding proxy vs reverse proxy thing clicked for me when I thought about *direction*.

Forwarding: Client -> Proxy -> Internet
Reverse: Internet -> Proxy -> Your Servers

If you're running a web app, reverse is the way. Tools like Cloudflare or Traefik make it easy. Forwarding is more for controlling outbound traffic (e.g., corporate networks).