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Don't Let Your Code Cause the Next Software Disaster | Issue #11

Published over 1 year ago • 2 min read

Hi there,

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This week has been anything but typical for ArjanCodes. Last Sunday, I released an additional video provoked by one of the largest recent IT disasters - the CrowdStrike incident. 🚨

In this video, I explore how the CrowdStrike disaster exposes a fundamental problem in software and why it will probably get worse in the future. If you missed it, you can watch it here.

The recent events motivated me to create another video, offering concrete examples and steps to ensure your code doesn't lead to a software disaster. 🛡️💻

I'll also share real-world examples from companies that basically serve as a crash course in what NOT to do. 🚫

Enjoy the video and happy coding!

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Cheers,

Arjan

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# News

Python's Pickle Module

This week, I took a dive into Python’s Pickle module. 🥒

While Pickle is a powerful tool for serializing and deserializing objects, it carries significant security risks you should know about. 🚨

I’ll explore these dangers and introduce safer alternatives like JSON and MessagePack to keep your projects secure and efficient. 🛡️

Make your Python applications safer and more robust! Click here to read the post.

UUIDs and When to Use Them

Nicole Tietz has recently published a comprehensive blog post that explores the various versions of UUIDs (Universally Unique Identifiers) and their specific use cases. 🖥️

She explains the differences between UUID versions 1, 3, 4, and 5, discussing their unique attributes, advantages, and ideal scenarios for use.

This article is a must-read for developers seeking to understand how to effectively implement UUIDs in their projects to ensure unique and reliable identifiers. 🌟 Click here to check it out.

# Community

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💬 From organizing files to handling CLI arguments and logging, this thread offers practical advice to help you refine your design patterns and streamline your workflow. 👉 Dive into the full conversation here.

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The Friday Loop

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