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How to Build a Super Simple HTTP Proxy in Scala in Just 20 Lines of Code

Author: Mohan Ganesan

Date: Oct 1, 2023

Scala makes it easy to build networked applications with concise syntax and strong libraries. Here is an HTTP proxy server in Scala using Akka in just 20 lines of code. It is prone to get blocked due to single IP usage, but a rotating proxy service like Proxies API can solve IP blocking problems instantly.

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