@TheTechMargin - Quality Code Standards

📝 Pre-Commit Checklist

Use this checklist for every code change before pushing to production.

🔐 Security & Vulnerability Checks

Authentication & Authorization

• [ ] No hardcoded API keys, passwords, or secrets in code
• [ ] Environment variables used for all sensitive configuration
• [ ] User input validation implemented (sanitize all inputs)
• [ ] SQL injection prevention (parameterized queries/ORMs)
• [ ] XSS protection implemented (proper output encoding)
• [ ] CSRF tokens implemented for state-changing operations
• [ ] Authentication checks on all protected routes/functions
• [ ] Authorization levels properly enforced

Data Security

• [ ] Sensitive data encrypted at rest and in transit
• [ ] No sensitive information in logs
• [ ] Personal data handling complies with GDPR/privacy laws
• [ ] Secure headers implemented (HSTS, CSP, X-Frame-Options)
• [ ] HTTPS enforced in production environments