How do you balance code completeness, security, and maintainability when creating example code?

My team often discusses how to present code samples effectively. We want to strike a balance between providing helpful, runnable (and fun!) examples and avoiding repetitive yet more secure boilerplate code.

Should you include comprehensive security and reliability features (like rate limiting or observability) in samples, even when those aren't the primary focus?

Another example of this is whether to use frameworks like Express and libraries like express-rate-limit. These can streamline implementation, but also potentially add complexity.

Why does this …

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