Secure coding is essential when developing applications with Node.js. Here are key practices to enhance security:

1. Best Practices

  • 🛡️ Use npm audit: Regularly check for vulnerabilities in dependencies.
    npm audit
  • 🔒 Input Validation: Sanitize user inputs to prevent injection attacks.
    Input Validation
  • 🚫 Avoid Hardcoded Secrets: Store sensitive data in environment variables.
    Environment Variables

2. Common Vulnerabilities

  • 📌 XSS (Cross-Site Scripting): Sanitize HTML outputs.
  • 📌 SQL Injection: Use parameterized queries with pg or sequelize.
  • 📌 CSRF (Cross-Site Request Forgery): Implement CSRF tokens with express.

3. Resources

For deeper insights, check our Node.js Tutorial or Security Best Practices.

NodeJS Security