Reverse Proxy vs Forward Proxy: What's the Difference and When to Use Each? Alternatively: Reverse Pr

Honestly, the reverse proxy vs forward proxy confusion is real. I used to mix them up all the time until I started thinking of it like this:

Forward proxy = your team's bouncer (who gets out).
Reverse proxy = your club's bouncer (who gets in).

For reverse proxy, Traefik is another cool option if you're into containers.