Introduction: The Dopamine Hit of “Tab-Enter”1. The Illusion of Velocity: Code Volume vs. Code ValueThe “Spam Code” Phenomenon2. The Cognitive Disconnect: Writing vs. Reading3. The Security Minefield: Hallucinations and VulnerabilitiesThe “Hallucinated Package” Attack VectorThe Hardcoded Secret4. The Deskilling of the DeveloperThe “Stack Overflow” Effect on SteroidsThe Junior Trap5. The Legal and Compliance Gray Zone6. Conclusion:…

1. Why data structures matter — beyond interviews2. Mental models: a new lens for problem solving3. Core data structures — what to know and when to use them4. Small, practical code examples (readable, useful)Example A — When a hash map wins (counting)Example B — Priority queue for scheduling (heapq)Example C — Graph traversal (adjacency list)5.…

Introduction — small wins, big costsWhat are dark patterns? (short definition + origin)Why companies use dark patterns (and why that’s short-sighted)Common dark pattern types (with short, concrete examples)Community perspective — what practitioners & users are sayingRecent regulatory & enforcement landscape (who’s cracking down)Evidence of harm — research & metricsEthics, brand trust, and product KPIs —…

Introduction1. The Rise of Generative AI: A Double-Edged Sword2. What Generative AI Actually Does — and What It Doesn’tAI’s Limitations in Creativity:3. The Core of Human Creativity4. AI as a Creative Partner, Not a Replacement5. Why Creativity Will Be the Most Valuable Skill in the AI Era6. How Developers Can Nurture Their Creative SideConclusionFAQsQ1. Can…

IntroductionWhat Exactly Is Metadata?Example:Types of Metadata Developers EncounterWhy Metadata Leaks Are DangerousMy Perspective as a DeveloperBest Practices: How Developers Can Prevent Metadata LeaksReal-World Example: A Startup’s Near MissConclusionFAQs1. Is metadata always harmful?2. Can metadata be completely removed?3. How do attackers use metadata?4. Should developers include metadata in version control?5. What’s the simplest way to start…

IntroductionThe Forgotten Digital Footprint in Old EmailsSensitive Data Hiding in Plain SightOld Recovery Links and Weak Security QuestionsReal-World Incidents Where Old Emails Were ExploitedCase Study: The Yahoo Data BreachIdentity Theft via Inactive Gmail AccountsWhy Hackers Love Old Email AccountsEasy Entry Points Due to Weak PasswordsPassword Reuse Across AccountsSocial Engineering Made EasierHow Developers and Businesses Are…