Secure software development
Security best-practices MUST be followed at all times. There are a myriad of ways malicious users and bots on the internet can exploit weaknesses in web applications and computer systems. Common methods include SQL injection, cross-site scripting, cross-site request forgery, path traversal, and brute force attacks, just to name a few. A good software developer is familiar with common methods "crackers" use to attack computer systems, as well as ways to effectively counter those attacks. Here follow some useful resources.
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