May 22, 2023, 7:42 p.m. | Bahaa Noah

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Security is crucial in software development, and you don't have to be a security engineer to take responsibility for your software's security. Here are some tips to keep in mind to make your software more secure.





TL;DR




  1. Don't trust the user: Implement proper validation and user input sanitization to prevent unwanted or harmful outcomes.


  2. Validate and sanitize: Perform input validation and sanitization on both the front-end and back-end to ensure data integrity and prevent security vulnerabilities.


  3. Limit privileges: Grant users …

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