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title: "Discussion on \"Reverse Proxy vs Forward Proxy: A Tale of Two Middlemen\" | Hashnode"
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# [Reverse Proxy vs Forward Proxy: A Tale of Two Middlemen](https://alankar-srivastava.hashnode.dev/reverse-proxy-vs-forward-proxy-a-tale-of-two-middlemen?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Explore the differences between forward and reverse proxies, their use cases, and how they serve clients and servers in networking

Nov 9, 2025 · 5 min read · alankar-srivastava.hashnode.dev  
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