My API Is Overengineered

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My API Is Overengineered

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Behold, the pinnacle of security theater! First, let's expose our database directly through an API endpoint because REST is "too complex." Then, let's sprinkle in some AI validation using GPT to check if SQL queries are safe—because regular expressions and parameterized queries are just so last decade.

Nothing says "I'm a 10x developer" quite like importing five different packages, exposing your database credentials in plaintext, and asking an AI if DROP TABLE users; seems fishy. The cherry on top? That 403 error when the AI says no—as if hackers will politely accept rejection and go home.

SQL injection protection via AI prompt? Congratulations, you've invented a security vulnerability with a carbon footprint!

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