Best Practices

[Technical Overview] The recent discussion surrounding Dart/Flutter’s pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) highlights a critical misunderstanding of cryptographic security in software development. While using a 32-bit seed for a PRNG is commonplace, the core issue wasn’t the PRNG itself, but rather the widespread misuse of an insecure PRNG for applications demanding cryptographic security. This oversight led to vulnerabilities in various projects that relied on the default Random class for tasks requiring strong randomness....

[Technical Overview] CSS, the language of web styling, is constantly evolving. While many developers rely on established techniques, several powerful features often go unnoticed. This post explores recent advancements, focusing on their capabilities, implications, and practical applications. We’ll examine how these features enhance performance, reduce JavaScript dependency, and simplify complex layout tasks. The current trend shows a move towards more powerful and expressive CSS, lessening the burden on JavaScript and improving overall web performance....

Technical Overview This case study examines the precarious technical situation of a rapidly growing $30M ecommerce company (a combination of Shopify and Amazon sales) reliant on a single front-end developer with 18 years of experience. The core technical challenge revolves around unsustainable technical debt accumulated through rapid growth, lack of planning, and inadequate staffing. The company’s reliance on a heavily customized Shopify store, lacking documentation and designed for both B2B and D2C operations on a single platform, represents a significant technical risk....