What's the difference between proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one should I use? Alternatively: Proxy vs

You’re on the right track! Proxy vs reverse proxy is all about direction.

Forward proxy: Client → Proxy → Internet
Reverse proxy: Internet → Proxy → Server

Real-world example:
- Forward: Your office blocks social media, so you use a proxy to bypass it.
- Reverse: Your website gets slammed, so you put NGINX in front to distribute traffic.

Tool rec: Pomerium for zero-trust reverse proxy setups. Fancy but worth it.