Overview
Defensive coding practices are essential for creating reliable and secure software. By implementing techniques such as input validation, error handling, and proper documentation, developers can ensure their applications are robust against unexpected inputs and potential security threats. These pract...
Key Terms
Example: Checking if a user’s age input is a positive integer.
Example: Using try-catch blocks to handle exceptions.
Example: Removing HTML tags from user input to prevent XSS attacks.
Example: Writing error messages to a log file for later review.
Example: Using AES encryption to secure sensitive user data.
Example: Only allowing admin users to access certain features.
Related Topics
Secure Coding Practices
Focuses on writing code that is resistant to security vulnerabilities and attacks.
advancedSoftware Testing Techniques
Explores methods to test software for bugs and ensure quality.
intermediateDebugging Strategies
Covers techniques for identifying and fixing bugs in code.
intermediateKey Concepts
Input ValidationError HandlingCode CommentsSecurity Measures