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Hasty Treat - Client vs Server Data Validation

Nov 24, 2020
Discover the ins and outs of client-side and server-side data validation! Listen as Wes shares a humorous tale about overcoming client-side checks in a retail app. The discussion emphasizes that while client-side validation enhances user experience, it's server-side validation that truly secures data integrity. Learn about best practices for ensuring accurate transactions and explore intriguing techniques, like disabling React DevTools in a production environment, to enhance security. It's a vital conversation for any web developer!
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ANECDOTE

Battery Purchase Exploit

  • Wes bought clearance batteries by manipulating client-side React state.
  • The retailer's website lacked server-side validation, enabling a successful purchase despite being out of stock.
ADVICE

Client-Side Validation Focus

  • Prioritize user experience with client-side validation.
  • Use it to guide users and provide immediate feedback, not for security.
INSIGHT

Client-Side Validation Limitations

  • Client-side validation should not be relied upon for application logic.
  • It's easily manipulated and shouldn't handle security or business rules.
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