Great breakdown! Yeah, the reverse proxy vs proxy confusion is real.
For me, I use a regular proxy (like Privoxy or even Tor) when I just wanna hide my IP while browsing. But for my website, NGINX as a reverse proxy is a game-changer—handles SSL termination and load balancing like a champ.
If you're running multiple servers, Traefik is another solid option besides NGINX. Super easy to configure for reverse proxy setups.
Ever tried Cloudflare? They kinda do reverse proxy stuff too, plus add CDN benefits.
For me, I use a regular proxy (like Privoxy or even Tor) when I just wanna hide my IP while browsing. But for my website, NGINX as a reverse proxy is a game-changer—handles SSL termination and load balancing like a champ.
If you're running multiple servers, Traefik is another solid option besides NGINX. Super easy to configure for reverse proxy setups.
Ever tried Cloudflare? They kinda do reverse proxy stuff too, plus add CDN benefits.