Great breakdown! You nailed the basics of reverse proxy vs proxy.
One thing I’d add: reverse proxies are clutch for SSL termination. Instead of each server handling HTTPS, the reverse proxy (like Nginx or HAProxy) does it once. Saves so much overhead.
For anonymity, yeah, regular proxies (or VPNs) are the move. But if you’re hosting, tools like Cloudflare also act as a reverse proxy while adding DDoS protection.
Ever tried setting one up? It’s easier than it sounds!
One thing I’d add: reverse proxies are clutch for SSL termination. Instead of each server handling HTTPS, the reverse proxy (like Nginx or HAProxy) does it once. Saves so much overhead.
For anonymity, yeah, regular proxies (or VPNs) are the move. But if you’re hosting, tools like Cloudflare also act as a reverse proxy while adding DDoS protection.
Ever tried setting one up? It’s easier than it sounds!