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Dependencies are dangerous (Go Time #321)

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CHAPTER

Exploring Vulnerabilities and Dependencies in Software Development

The chapter delves into the risks associated with introducing vulnerabilities into popular Go libraries, emphasizing the potential for malicious code insertion unnoticed through routine updates. It discusses the manipulation of vulnerability databases to maintain consistency despite changes, highlighting the challenge of identifying and mitigating risks in software dependencies. The conversation underscores the need for thorough investigation and security measures like code scanning to protect systems from exploitation and the importance of backend developers being more attuned to security concerns compared to their front-end counterparts.

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