π‘️ Why Web Developers Should Think About Network Security from Day One
As web developers, we often obsess over clean UIs, perfect pixel spacing, fast loading speeds, and SEO checklists. But here’s a question: How often do you think about network security when you're coding a new app or feature? If the answer is “not that often,” it’s time to shift your mindset. π‘ Security Isn't Just for Backend Engineers or DevOps It’s easy to assume that security is someone else’s job — the backend team, the DevOps guy, or the “security expert.” But in reality, security starts with the developer who writes the code . That includes you. Even something as "harmless" as leaving your API exposed without authentication or forgetting to set proper CORS headers can turn into a serious vulnerability. π Common Mistakes That Create Security Holes Here are some common developer-side pitfalls: Hardcoding API keys or secrets into frontend code. (Yes, it still happens.) Forgetting to validate user input , leaving your app open to XSS or SQL injection...