Great breakdown! One thing I'd add is that reverse proxies are clutch for SSL termination. Instead of each backend server handling HTTPS, the reverse proxy (like Nginx or HAProxy) does it once. Saves so much overhead.
Forward proxies? Yeah, they're your go-to for scraping or accessing geo-blocked content. Tools like Squid or even just a VPN can act as forward proxies.
Always mix em up too lol. Reverse vs forward proxy still trips me up sometimes, but your analogy of "bouncer vs mask" helps!
Forward proxies? Yeah, they're your go-to for scraping or accessing geo-blocked content. Tools like Squid or even just a VPN can act as forward proxies.
Always mix em up too lol. Reverse vs forward proxy still trips me up sometimes, but your analogy of "bouncer vs mask" helps!