🌐 Forward Proxy vs. Reverse Proxy — What’s the Difference?

Описание: 🌐 Forward Proxy vs. Reverse Proxy — What’s the Difference?

When we browse the internet or manage servers, proxies work behind the scenes to handle requests and responses. But do you know how forward proxies and reverse proxies differ?

🔍 Forward Proxy
Acts on behalf of users.
Helps bypass content restrictions.
Hides user identity.

Example: When your office uses a proxy to filter internet access, that’s a forward proxy at work!

🛡️ Reverse Proxy
Acts on behalf of servers.
Load balances traffic and enhances security.
Caches content and handles SSL encryption.

Example: Popular web servers like Nginx and Apache use reverse proxies to manage incoming traffic and protect backend servers.

💡 Question for You :
Have you used proxies in your projects? Share your experience or ask a question — let’s discuss!

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