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    <description>The latest articles on DEV Community by A L T A F (@altafpasha).</description>
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      <title>Your link in bio shouldn't just be a list of links</title>
      <dc:creator>A L T A F</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:19:52 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/altafpasha/your-link-in-bio-shouldnt-just-be-a-list-of-links-4a73</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;Linktree = list of links.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your link in bio should be your: &lt;br&gt;
• portfolio &lt;br&gt;
• storefront &lt;br&gt;
• creator hub&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;affly.io/altaf&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;#BuildInPublic&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;#Creators&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;#PersonalBrand&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;strong&gt;#Startups&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>webdev</category>
      <category>javascript</category>
      <category>ai</category>
      <category>productivity</category>
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      <title>Building Affly: Why We’re Rethinking Affiliate Discovery</title>
      <dc:creator>A L T A F</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 18:10:44 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/altafpasha/building-affly-why-were-rethinking-affiliate-discovery-1087</link>
      <guid>https://dev.to/altafpasha/building-affly-why-were-rethinking-affiliate-discovery-1087</guid>
      <description>&lt;p&gt;Building &lt;strong&gt;Affly&lt;/strong&gt; 🚧 A platform to discover trusted deals &amp;amp; affiliates without spam.&lt;br&gt;
Launching soon 👀 #BuildingInPublic #Affly&lt;/p&gt;

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      <category>programming</category>
      <category>react</category>
      <category>ai</category>
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      <title>Introducing QRGuard - Open Source QR code Security App</title>
      <dc:creator>A L T A F</dc:creator>
      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Aug 2025 15:37:38 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://dev.to/altafpasha/introducing-qrguard-open-source-qr-code-security-app-25p4</link>
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      <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;QRGuard – Open-Source QR Code Security App&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In today’s digital world, QR codes are everywhere — from restaurant menus to online payments. But with their rise in popularity, they’ve also become a new attack vector for phishing, scams, and malware distribution.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;That’s where QRGuard comes in.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What is QRGuard?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;QRGuard is a free, open-source cybersecurity app that scans QR codes to ensure they are safe before you open them.&lt;br&gt;
Available now on the Google Play Store, QRGuard is designed for everyone — from casual users to tech-savvy professionals — who want to stay protected while scanning QR codes.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How It Works&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Scan Any QR Code – Instantly detect embedded URLs.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Check for Risks – URLs are analyzed for phishing, scam, or malicious patterns.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Get Instant Alerts – QRGuard warns you if the link is dangerous.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;Open Safely – Verified safe links can be opened directly from the app.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Features&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;🔒 Real-Time URL Analysis – Detect scam, phishing, and unsafe links.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;🛠 Open-Source – Fully transparent for the community to review and improve.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;⚡ Fast &amp;amp; Lightweight – Minimal storage and battery usage.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📱 User-Friendly Interface – Simple for anyone to use.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Why Choose QRGuard?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Unlike regular QR scanners, QRGuard focuses on security first. With its cybersecurity-driven approach, it keeps users safe from:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;ol&gt;
&lt;li&gt;- Fake payment pages&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;- Malicious file download links&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;- Phishing attacks&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;- Scam campaigns&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ol&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tech Stack&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;QRGuard is built using modern, reliable tools to ensure speed, accuracy, and privacy.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Frontend: React Native for Android&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Backend: API for threat intelligence and phishing detection&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Security: Regularly updated databases for malicious URLs&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Get Started&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;📥 Download QRGuard on Play Store: &lt;a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.darkmechanic.qrguardscanner&amp;amp;pcampaignid=web_share" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;QRGuard&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;🌐 View the Source Code on GitHub: &lt;a href="https://github.com/altafpasha/qrguard-ce.git" rel="noopener noreferrer"&gt;qrguard-ce&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Join the Open-Source Community&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;QRGuard is open-source because we believe in community-driven security. Developers and security enthusiasts can:&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Contribute code&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Suggest new features&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Help improve detection algorithms&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Check out the project on GitHub and be part of the journey!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Final Thoughts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With cyber threats on the rise, QRGuard is a must-have app for anyone scanning QR codes daily. Whether you’re checking a payment QR at a shop or scanning a code on a website, QRGuard ensures you stay safe with just one tap.&lt;/p&gt;

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