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API Gateway & Reverse Proxy (Nginx + Spring Cloud Gateway) · Lesson

What is a Proxy Server?

Explore the definition and various types of proxy servers, understanding their role in network communication and security.

What's a Proxy Server?

A proxy server is a middleman between your device and the internet — like asking a friend to place an order so the restaurant never sees your address.

Proxy: Your Network Agent

A proxy is a machine that sits between you and the web. Your request hits it first, it forwards to the destination, then relays the response back to you.

All lessons in this course

  1. What is a Proxy Server?
  2. Reverse Proxy Fundamentals
  3. Introducing API Gateways
  4. Forward vs Reverse Proxy: Choosing the Right Tool
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