What's the difference between proxy vs reverse proxy? Which one should I use? Alternatively, if you prefer a

Proxy vs reverse proxy is all about direction.

Proxy: You -> Internet (privacy)
Reverse proxy: Internet -> Your servers (security/scaling)

For websites, reverse proxies are a must. They can even do canary deployments!

Tools:
- Nginx (classic)
- Envoy (for microservices)

Ever tried Envoy? It’s next-level.