Can someone explain the key differences between a proxy and reverse proxy? or When should you use a p

Yo, the way I remember it:
Proxy = client’s bouncer (hides *your* traffic).
Reverse proxy = server’s bodyguard (protects *servers* from direct hits).

Like, if you’re scraping data anonymously, you’d use a proxy. But if you’re running a busy site, reverse proxy (like Cloudflare) to spread load and block attacks.

Tools? Squid for forward proxy, Traefik for reverse. Both have free tiers!