Self-Directed Research Proxying is just dumb routing
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May 28, 2025 James and Amos dive into the fascinating world of routing and proxying, simplifying complex networking concepts. They tackle the roles of DNS and BGP in navigating internet intricacies. A unique take on building computing systems with salvaged technology sparks creativity. The importance of reverse proxies in web development shines through, enhancing performance and security. Optimizing message protocol design and data encoding for efficiency rounds out the conversation, along with a look at build acceleration to supercharge development timelines.
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Proxying as Simplified Routing
- Proxying is a form of routing where a packet is forwarded without complex routing tables.
- It's like passing an envelope inside another envelope to reach the destination step by step.
Routing Involves Partial Network Views
- Routing involves partial views of the network, handled by protocols like BGP.
- No single device has a complete picture; routers often make local forwarding decisions.
Traceroute Isn't Fully Reliable
- Traceroute often misrepresents routing paths because routers may ignore ICMP packets.
- Internet routing is a distributed system with no single version of truth.