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Preventing broken access control in express Node.js applications

Access control in backend Node.js applications is fundamental to web applications built with the Express web framework. It ensures users can access only the data and functionality they're authorized to use. However, when access control is compromised, users can access data that they shouldn't be able to. This is especially problematic if attackers attempt to manipulate or steal private data.

Learning from cloud transformation as we move to AI

Development teams of all sizes are embracing the excitement and possibility of using AI tools to build software. Coding assistants like Google Gemini and Github Copilot have the potential to accelerate development like never before, and developers are adopting these tools — whether or not leadership has officially approved them. As your team considers the best ways to adopt this new technology, this transition might feel like déjà vu.

How to secure Python Flask applications

Flask is a powerful, lightweight, and versatile web framework for Python, that's designed to make it easy for developers to develop web applications quickly with minimal boilerplate code. It's a stand-alone microframework that doesn't need any additional libraries or tools and has no database abstraction layer.

How to Build an NPM Package for ESM and CJS

In this video, we show you how to build an NPM package that is compatible with ESM and CJS. Have you built an NPM package before? if so, share it down below in the comments! Snyk helps you find and fix vulnerabilities in your code, open-source dependencies, containers, infrastructure-as-code, software pipelines, IDEs, and more! Move fast, stay secure.