Real-world example: At work, we use AWS ALB (Application Load Balancer) as a reverse proxy. It distributes traffic across EC2 instances and handles SSL.
For personal stuff, I’ve messed with Squid as a forward proxy. Works fine, but honestly, VPNs are simpler for privacy.
The reverse proxy vs proxy debate really boils down to *who* you’re hiding—yourself or your server.
For personal stuff, I’ve messed with Squid as a forward proxy. Works fine, but honestly, VPNs are simpler for privacy.
The reverse proxy vs proxy debate really boils down to *who* you’re hiding—yourself or your server.