What do you know about Proxy? Forward and Reverse Proxy

What is a Proxy Server?

A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between clients (such as web browsers or applications) and servers (your backend). It facilitates communication between them while adding various functionalities like security, caching, load balancing, or anonymity. In other words, a proxy server is a middleware or middle-man between the client and the server.

Imagine a proxy server like a middle-person or a messenger that helps when you want to communicate with someone else, …

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