What Is a Proxy Server? Working Principles, Use Cases & Myths
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When a device accesses web services such as websites or APIs, requests are typically sent directly to the destination server. A proxy server acts as an intermediate node between the client and the destination server, forwarding requests on behalf of the client and returning the data. It not only al…
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- 2026-09-10 09:49 · DEV Community — AI
What Is a Proxy Server? Working Principles, Use Cases & Myths