Honestly, the proxy vs reverse proxy confusion is real lol. Your explanation’s spot on though!
One thing ppl forget: reverse proxies can also cache static content, speeding up your site big time. Like, imagine serving images or CSS files without hitting your backend every time.
Tools? Caddy’s my go-to—auto HTTPS and config is way simpler than NGINX.
Also, if you’re into self-hosting, check out SWAG (Secure Web Application Gateway). It’s reverse proxy + Let’s Encrypt magic.
One thing ppl forget: reverse proxies can also cache static content, speeding up your site big time. Like, imagine serving images or CSS files without hitting your backend every time.
Tools? Caddy’s my go-to—auto HTTPS and config is way simpler than NGINX.
Also, if you’re into self-hosting, check out SWAG (Secure Web Application Gateway). It’s reverse proxy + Let’s Encrypt magic.