In a greenfield project, where there are no pre-existing code constraints, the selection of a programming language is a foundational decision with broad implications. The criteria to consider when choosing a language for a new project involves balancing theory with practicality and provides a stable foundation for scalability, efficiency, and

APIs are one of the most common threat vectors, according to a 2024 Gartner report. APIs provide a pathway for data exchange and facilitate access to critical resources. They are the lifeline of modern web applications, bridging the gap between various services, platforms, and devices. This makes APIs prime targets

Software engineers understand the importance of transparency in a system. When it comes to network communication, the most critical insights are often hidden in mundane technical details. We need visibility into software behavior to effectively troubleshoot, evaluate, and secure our systems. Network logs offer a look under the hood into

Even the best developers fall prey to the common pitfalls that leave their code vulnerable to attacks. We all want to write performant, reliable, and secure code, but security can feel like an afterthought when we're up against competing priorities and tight deadlines. By following a few guidelines

Infrared cameras are becoming the norm for logging into laptops and mobile devices. They provide added convenience for authenticating and presence detection using facial recognition, but they also present new avenues for exploitation. This post discusses three things that users should consider when purchasing or using devices with IR sensors.

Some organizations avoid updating their third party applications for fear of introducing new defects or changes that require development, testing, deployment, and end user training. After all, the current version has been tested and works great, right? As someone who is averse to change, I'm here to urge

Low code and no code platforms can make app creation feel like designing a slide deck rather than coding a software project, giving rise to a new crop of creators - citizen developers. For many, this change brings excitement. For others, it may raise some existential questions. Are seasoned developers

As technology advances, so do the ways in which our personal data is collected, stored, and shared. The evolution of data collection has prompted law makers to be more privacy-conscious and invested in when, how, and why attributes about us are collected. As software engineers, we are at the forefront

Deciding whether to decompose code into smaller functions significantly impacts the maintainability, readability, and sometimes the performance of our software projects. A blanket, one-size-fits-all, approach is rarely appropriate for engineering decisions and this topic is no exception. Are monolithic functions better? It depends. Below you'll find a strategy