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Short description
Never hardcode secrets. Validate input, hash passwords, keep dependencies updated, and use HTTPS.
Security checklist
- Store secrets in environment variables
- Hash passwords (bcrypt/argon2)
- Parameterize SQL queries
- Validate/sanitize uploads
- Keep packages updated
- Use HTTPS in production