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Web Dev Security

Web security is essential for creating reliable applications, focusing on common vulnerabilities like Injection flaws and Broken Authentication. Developers must validate user input, manage sessions securely, and follow best practices like using HTTPS and keeping software updated. Web performance optimization is also crucial, involving techniques like minimizing HTTP requests, optimizing images, and implementing caching strategies to enhance user experience and search engine ranking.

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Web Dev Security

Web security is essential for creating reliable applications, focusing on common vulnerabilities like Injection flaws and Broken Authentication. Developers must validate user input, manage sessions securely, and follow best practices like using HTTPS and keeping software updated. Web performance optimization is also crucial, involving techniques like minimizing HTTP requests, optimizing images, and implementing caching strategies to enhance user experience and search engine ranking.

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Web Security Fundamentals

Web security is paramount in building trustworthy and resilient applications. A


fundamental concept is understanding common vulnerabilities, with OWASP Top 10
being a crucial reference point. Key areas include Injection flaws (like SQL
Injection or Cross-Site Scripting - XSS), where attackers manipulate input to
execute malicious code. Developers must rigorously validate and sanitize all user
input on both the client and server sides to prevent such attacks. Another critical
aspect is Broken Authentication and Session Management, which involves ensuring
secure user login, proper session token handling (e.g., using secure, HTTP-only
cookies), and implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA). Adhering to the
principle of least privilege in access control, using HTTPS for all communication,
and keeping all software dependencies updated are also non-negotiable practices to
minimize attack surfaces and protect sensitive data.

Web Performance Optimization


Beyond functionality, a performant website is essential for user experience and
search engine ranking. Optimizing loading speed involves several techniques. First,
minimizing HTTP requests by combining CSS and JavaScript files, using CSS sprites
for images, and lazy-loading non-critical assets reduces network overhead. Second,
image optimization is crucial; images should be compressed, served in modern
formats (like WebP), and appropriately sized for different devices. Third, caching
strategies significantly improve subsequent visits by storing static assets locally
in the browser or at Content Delivery Network (CDN) edges. Finally, code
optimization techniques like minifying HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, deferring or
asynchronously loading non-critical scripts, and optimizing server-side logic
contribute to faster rendering and a smoother user interface. Regular use of tools
like Google Lighthouse and browser developer tools helps identify performance
bottlenecks.

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