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How to Build a Simple HTTP Proxy in Rust in just 40 lines

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Oct 1, 2023

Rust is a great language for network programming. Learn how to build a basic HTTP proxy in just 40 lines of code. Also, discover the benefits of using a rotating proxy to avoid IP blocking.

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