The Two Faces Of Development

Content When there's a task that can be done manually in 10 minutes but you find a way to automate it in 10 days I'm gonna do what's called a programmer move.

Someone named Suresh just committed a cardinal sin of web security. They're comparing the user's OTP input against a hidden field called otp_hidden ... which exists in the DOM... on the client side... where literally anyone can just open DevTools and read it. It's like putting a lock on your door but leaving the key taped to the doorknob with a sticky note that says "SECRET KEY - DO NOT USE". The entire point of OTP verification is that it should be validated server-side against what was actually sent to the user's phone/email. Storing it in a hidden input field defeats the purpose harder than using var in 2024. The red circle highlighting this masterpiece is chef's kiss. This is the kind of code that makes security researchers weep and penetration testers rub their hands together gleefully. Never trust the client, folks.

Linux, the operating system that treats your capitalization like it's a different universe entirely. You have a folder called "Downloads" and try to navigate to it with "cd downloads" only to be told it doesn't exist. Case sensitivity: the silent killer of productivity since 1991. Meanwhile, Windows users are blissfully typing whatever capitalization they want like barbarians with no consequences.

Content Are we getting better at telling the machines what to do, or are the machines getting better at understanding what we're trying to get them to do?

Content HOW LONG WOULD IT TAKE TO ADD THAT FEATURE TO THE LEGACY SYSTEM? Dilbert.com ScottAdamsSays THAT DEPENDS. WHEN WILL THE NEW SYSTEM REPLACE THE LEGACY SYSTEM? 2-22-17 2017 Scott Adams, Inc.Dist by Andrews McMeel IN SIX MONTHS. THE NEW FEATURE WOULD TAKE SEVEN MONTHS.

Found the psychopath who codes in light mode! Next you'll tell us you use spaces instead of tabs and don't have strong opinions about bracket placement. The dark mode tribe has spoken - your retinas are clearly made of adamantium and your soul is suspiciously cheerful. The rest of us basement-dwelling code goblins will continue hissing at the sun and embracing our vampire-friendly IDEs, thank you very much.