Sidecar Proxy

A sidecar proxy is a specialized software component that runs alongside an application within the same environment, handling tasks like security, traffic management, and monitoring. It acts as an intermediary, controlling and securing the data exchanged between the application and other services without altering the application's core code. This setup helps improve reliability, security, and observability by centralizing these functions, allowing developers to focus on building features while the sidecar manages networking and communication concerns seamlessly.