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Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats
684: Spooky Coding Horror Stories 2023 - Part 2
Oct 25, 2023
50:30
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In this episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott share spooky coding horror stories including crypto copy paste, Big Brother bug, losing $50,000, 2,000 SMS, and a $20,000 hour. They also discuss implementing useEffect incorrectly, costly mistakes like shipping and refunding 40,000 orders, and issues with DNS and SSL. Additionally, they talk about disappointing Amazon purchases and the need for consumer awareness.
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Quick takeaways
- Always thoroughly test code to avoid small mistakes that can lead to significant financial losses.
- Proper backup solutions and security measures are crucial in order to prevent potential security risks and protect sensitive data.
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Coding Horror Story: Copy to Clipboard Issue
A developer at a crypto company made a small mistake in a react native app, causing a customer to send $60,000 to the wrong wallet. The UI showed that the address was copied successfully, but it wasn't for certain Android phones. Lessons learned: always test code thoroughly.
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